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1 A CAliforniA Community College ACCREDITED BY The Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges 10 Commercial Blvd, Ste 204 Novato, CA (415) Fax (415) APPROVED BY The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges The California Department of Education The University of California The California State Universities APPROVED FOR The training of U.S. veterans and other eligible persons COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS Valencia Campus Rockwell Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA (661) COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS Canyon Country Campus Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA (661) Accuracy Statement The Santa Clarita Community College District and College of the Canyons have made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this catalog is accurate. Courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to changes without notice by the administration of the College for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support or for any other reason at the discretion of the College. The College further reserves the right to add, to amend, or repeal any of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures, consistent with applicable laws. College of the Canyons 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Administrative Officers, The Board of Trustees Chancellor s Message Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Philosophy Academic Calendar History of the College College of the Canyons Foundation Admission to the College/ Getting Started Academic Information Support Services and Programs Instructional Programs Program and Course Descriptions Credit Continuing Education Noncredit Faculty Regulations and Policies Crime Statistics Index Office Directory Canyon Country Campus Campus Map Canyon Country Campus Office Directory Valencia Campus Campus Map Valencia Campus Inside Back Cover 2 Santa Clarita Community College District

3 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook Dr. Mitjl Capet Dr. Michael Wilding Dr. Barry Gribbons Ms. Sharlene Coleal Ms. Diane Fiero Mr. James Schrage Mr. John McElwain Dr. Dena Maloney Ms. Audrey Green Ms. Cynthia Dorroh Ms. Kristin Houser Mr. James Glapa-Grossklag Ms. Diane Stewart Dr. Bruce Getzan Ms. Deborah Rio Dr. Floyd Moos Dr. Michael McMahan Mr. Omar Torres Mr. Len Mohney Dr. Patty Robinson Mr. Michael Joslin Dr. Kevin Kistler Ms. Cathy Ritz Chancellor, Santa Clarita Community College District and President, College of the Canyons Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Instruction Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Services Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Institutional Development, Technology and Online Services Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Business Services Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources Vice President, Facilities Planning, Operations and Construction Vice President, District Communication, Marketing and External Relations Vice President, Canyon Country Campus and Economic Development Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Dean, Allied Health and Public Safety Dean, Career Technical Education Dean, Education Technology, Learning Resources and Distance Learning Dean, Early Childhood Education and Training Programs Dean, Economic Development Dean, Enrollment Services Division Dean, Fine and Performing Arts Division Dean, Humanities Division Dean, Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering Division Dean, Physical Education & Athletics Division Dean, Social Science and Business Dean, Student Services Dean, Instructional Support Chief Operational Officer, COC Foundation THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Scott Wilk Ms. Michele R. Jenkins Mr. Michael D. Berger Ms. Joan W. MacGregor Mr. Bruce D. Fortine Mr. Nick Onyshko Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook President Vice President Clerk Member Member Student Trustee Secretary/Parliamentarian College of the Canyons 3

4 CHANCELLOR S MESSAGE The key to success is often the ability to adapt. Welcome to College of the Canyons! On behalf of the faculty, staff, administration, and your fellow students, I thank you for choosing College of the Canyons to pursue higher education and the opportunities that come with it. Those opportunities can take many different forms. College of the Canyons may be the gateway to obtaining a four-year college or university degree. Or, it may equip you with the skills needed to obtain a job in a highly skilled and financially rewarding technical field. It could offer you the chance to upgrade your professional skills to jump-start your career. Or, it might give you the opportunity to explore your options and find a new direction for your future. No matter your reasons for attending College of the Canyons, every student is working to change their future, to achieve their dream, to develop their potential and reach new heights. Creating these opportunities for the 23,000-plus students we serve requires innovative thinking, flexibility, leadership, confidence, courage and enthusiasm. The people of College of the Canyons embody these characteristics in everything they undertake! We challenge ourselves to provide an environment conducive to innovation and creativity for our students, as well as our employees. We encourage members of the college community to embrace change, envision the future, develop capabilities, and empower themselves to lead the change that will enhance the college s ability to fulfill its mission and develop into a center for higher education in our valley. We can t predict all of the new opportunities we will encounter in years ahead, but I know the dynamic nature of our community and our college ensures they will come. The Santa Clarita Valley is an exciting community to serve, and we are proud of our role as this community s college. As the valley continues to grow and adapt, the need for more academic programs and majors, as well as training initiatives and services of an increasingly sophisticated nature, grows too. It is imperative that we not just keep pace with this demand, but stay ahead of the curve. It is important that you do so as well. As we look back on the history of the college s service to this community for the last four decades years, I am proud to say that we have remained at the forefront of change. We have established a reputation for excellence and we look forward to matching the community s continued growth. Given our track record, I know we will do so by maintaining our dedication to responsiveness, flexibility and innovation. As you continue to explore college and ponder your next move, I encourage you to thoroughly examine this college and consider its advantages. While we have a great location, ample parking, and an incredible array of classes to offer, the one thing that sets College of the Canyons apart from any other college is our people. The team of people that make up College of the Canyons embodies the spirit of innovation and advancement that drives our growth and change. First and foremost, we are led by a team of energetic managers and administrators. Our talented faculty members push the envelope in their respective specialty areas, and our committed classified staff put the needs of students first. And, our dedicated Board of Trustees provides the guidance to ensure this college is well-prepared and well-equipped. Our success is the result of collective hard work and a willingness to do what it takes to offer the best educational experiences we can to our community. The University Center is a prime example of our willingness to part from the norm in our quest for creative solutions. Six universities offer 37 bachelor s, master s and doctoral degrees and teaching credentials in the University Center, enabling more than 1,300 people to earn degrees they may not otherwise have been able to achieve. The times are changing faster than we might be able to imagine. As has been said, If you don t create change, change will create you. At College of the Canyons, we re working to help students like you create their own change and be ready for whatever the future holds. With technology revolutionizing every aspect of life, we know that today s jobs will be replaced by careers we re just beginning to imagine. In biotechnology, for example, we may one day see jobs titles such as Disease Predictor or Gene Analyst, Health Life Planning Expert, Immunology Expert or Vaccine expert, and Database Managers for DNA and gene information. This college is ready to face the challenges of the future because we have achieved a track record of which to be proud, and proven time and time again that we grow with the community. Our talented faculty and dedicated staff will continue to commit, to dream, to get involved, to risk, to focus, to create, to adjust, to anticipate, to persist, to cooperate, and to achieve in ways that will benefit our students, amaze our community and continue to make us all proud. To that end, you will find information on the pages of this catalog about an array of programs and services to assist you in charting your next steps. More importantly, you will find hundreds of people on our campus willing to answer your questions, offer assistance, and do whatever they can to encourage you along your way. They are proud of our college and how it changes lives. And, they are ready to help you enhance and develop yours. I am proud to welcome you to our campus, and I thank you for choosing this college as the place to lay a foundation for your future and begin the process of achieving your goals. As you do, remember the words of William Arthur Ward, who said, If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. We look forward to supporting your dreams and your efforts to achieve success! Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook Chancellor 4 Santa Clarita Community College District

5 MISSION VISION STATEMENT PHILOSOPHY MISSION STATEMENT College of the Canyons provides relevant academic education at the lower division level, workforce training for businesses and lifelong learning programs for all who seek those opportunities. College of the Canyons will help students with diverse interests and needs meet their educational goals and develop learning strategies required of productive citizens in an ever-changing world. VISION STATEMENT College of the Canyons is dedicated to being a leading two-year college, recognized locally, regionally, statewide and nationally for technical advancement, institutional effectiveness, student support, model academic and professional programs, excellence in teaching and learning, fostering a broad range of community partnerships, maximizing student access and for the sense of community that we provide to our students and staff. PHILOSOPHY We believe in the following values: Teaching and Learning We honor and reward high performance in teaching and learning. Respect for All People We foster a climate characterized by civility, collegiality and acceptance. We expect honesty, integrity, social responsibility and ethical behavior. Partnership with Community We create relationships providing the foundation of success for chosen current and future partnerships with local schools, colleges and universities, businesses, government, and social agencies. These partnerships advance the educational, intellectual, artistic, civic, cultural, and economic aspirations of our surrounding community. Excellence We set the highest standards for ourselves and support the professional development of faculty, staff and administrators. Creativity and Innovation We are an innovative and creative community college. We encourage members of the college community to be entrepreneurial, forward thinking, creative, persistent, spontaneous and welcome changes that will enhance the college s ability to fulfill its mission. College of the Canyons 5

6 CALENDAR ACADEMIC CALENDAR: SUMMER SEMESTER 2010 JUNE 7 -AUGUST 13, 2010 Monday, May 31, Memorial Day Monday, June 7, - August 13, - Various summer sessions will occur within this 10 week period Monday, July 5, - Independence Day Holiday FALL SEMESTER 2010 AUGUST 23 - DECEMBER 11, 2010 Monday, August 23, First Day of Fall Semester Sunday, Monday, September 5-6, Labor Day Holiday Thursday, November 11, Veterans' Day Holiday Thursday through Sunday, November Thanksgiving Holiday Saturday, December 11, Last Day of Fall Semester Campus Closed December 22, 2010 through January 2, 2011 WINTER INTERSESSION 2011 JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 6, 2011 Monday, January Intersession Begins (5 weeks) Sunday, Monday, January Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Saturday, February Intersession Ends SPRING SEMESTER 2011 FEBRUARY 7 JUNE 2, 2011 Monday, February 7, First Day of Spring Semester Friday through Monday, February 18-21, Lincoln/Washington Holidays Monday through Sunday April 4-10, Spring Break Monday, May 30, Memorial Day Holiday Thursday, June 2, Last Day of Spring Semester Friday, June 3, Commencement 6 Santa Clarita Community College District

7 HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE The new Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center WRITING A RICH HISTORY, DAY BY DAY The academic year marks College of the Canyons 41st year of service to the Santa Clarita Valley. Over the years, College of the Canyons has grown from a small community college of several hundred students into one serving more than 23,000 students each semester. Change and significant progress have occurred throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, and College of the Canyons has been propelled forward by a combination of the community s growth and an unwavering vision to transform this once largely unknown campus into what is arguably the best community college in the country. One of the unique aspects of community colleges in general, but College of the Canyons specifically, is the ability to adapt programs quickly to changing times and changing needs. The current economic downturn, for instance, has created increased demand for programs offered by the college that retrain displaced workers, help businesses operate more efficiently, educate students in new career fields and meet the immediate needs of critical industries. The requirement to adapt quickly demands flexibility and innovation. If one looks around the Valencia campus today, construction activity is very evident. From an expansion of Mentry Hall to future expansion of the Library and administration buildings, projects funded by local bonds in combination with matching funds from the state and other sources will serve students for many decades. Ongoing construction on the Canyon Country campus including a new applied technology center signifies a commitment by the college and the Board of Trustees to create the facilities needed to offer unique and relevant programs well into the future. Most of the college s square footage has been added during the tenure of Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, who has served as superintendent-president, and now chancellor, since She has radically changed this campus not only to keep up with the community s demands, but to anticipate the educational and training programs that will be in demand in future years. When Dr. Van Hook arrived in 1988, she quickly got down to business and spearheaded a major update of the college s master plan. The result was a seemingly non-stop series of construction projects that continues today and that has dramatically changed the college s face and character. The college was housed in eight major buildings in 1988, including Cougar Stadium; by 2008, another 10 major structures had been built or were nearing completion, among them the 926-seat Performing Arts Center; the Library; Mentry Hall; the Family Studies & Early Childhood Education Center; Pico Hall; a music-dance building; a science lecture building and laboratory building; a high-tech classroom building, Hasley Hall; and a new campus in Canyon Country. The most recent building completed is the 110,000- square-foot Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center. With dedication ceremonies held in January naming the building after the college chancellor, the building is home to a variety of universities bringing dozens of bachelor s and Masters degree programs to the College of the Canyons campus. It also houses the William S. Hart Union High School District s Academy of the Canyons a middle college high school as well as the City of Santa Clarita s WorkSource Center, the Small Business Development Center and other economic development offices. College of the Canyons 7

8 HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE Academic and occupational offerings also have been vastly expanded. The college offers associate in arts and science degrees in 74 academic areas, as well as credentials in 82 certificate programs. Academic programs range from Animation to Television, Film and Video Production, from Audio/Radio Production to Video Game Animation, from Biotechnology to Theatre Arts, from Child Development to Paralegal Studies, and from Dance to Industrial Manufacturing. And the list goes on. College of the Canyons institutional philosophy is to educate both the body and the mind. Sixteen intercollegiate athletic programs divided equally between men s and women s sports provide outstanding opportunities. The college competes in the Western State Conference and Southern California Football Association. Notable achievements include the football team s state and national championships in 2004, the men s golf team s four state championships since 2000, and women s golf s state championships in 2001 and Helping meet students needs has been a historically supportive and generous community, which has always approved requests for bond funding for capital construction projects. The most recent bond measure, Measure M, was approved by voters in November 2006, providing $160 million in general-obligation bond funding to pay for construction and modernization projects. The measure the fourth in the College s history allows the Santa Clarita Community College District to add more classrooms and labs, build permanent facilities and equip classrooms at the Canyon Country campus, upgrade technology to expand instruction in public-safety and other high-demand professions, and improve earthquake, security and fire safety. The locally generated funds also are used to help the district secure millions of dollars in additional state matching funds. College Formation Local voters approved creation of the college in Taking the helm of the fledgling institution was the first superintendent-president, Dr. Robert Rockwell. College of the Canyons officially opened in temporary quarters at William S. Hart High School in Newhall in The college purchased 153 acres of land along the east side of Interstate 5, south of Valencia Boulevard and north of McBean Parkway, in It was here that the college relocated, moving into a collection of modular buildings as permanent facilities were being built. Innovative Partnerships The college participates in several innovative partnerships that have redefined the traditional role of community colleges. Academy of the Canyons, operated by the William S. Hart Union High School District, opened at College of the Canyons in 2002 and allows promising high school students to attend high school and college concurrently. Also operating at the college are the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies and Employee Training Institute, both of which have helped local businesses become more efficient and train employees in the latest emerging fields. The college also hosts a Small Business Development Center (SBDC), funded by the Small Business Administration and located on the Valencia campus, to help regional small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed. In partnership with Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, the college operates the Clinical Education Center at the hospital. In addition to the Dr. Ram Manvi Emerging Technologies Laboratory and Cleanroom located on the Valencia campus, the college also partners in the operation of a 2000-squarefoot clean-room at the Mann Biomedical Park located in the Valencia Industrial Center. Gateway to Opportunity College of the Canyons serves as a gateway to higher education, professional training and, by extension, opportunity. Nearly 200,000 people have attended the college since it opened 41 years ago. Thousands have graduated, and many students have returned to pursue their professional careers. Some 45 percent of the college s staff members were once students here. The college s commitment to excellence is a tradition reflected by its innovative, results-oriented leadership. As the next chapters of the college s history are written, the outstanding foundation that has been laid will be further built upon, and the institution will continue to uphold the ideals of education and contribute to the development of our vibrant, thriving community for generations to come. 8 Santa Clarita Community College District

9 COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS FOUNDATION THE SPECIAL MISSION OF COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS FOUNDATION The mission of the College of the Canyons Foundation is to generate and administer contributions to promote the general welfare of the college. These contributions are used to assist the college in providing the programs and services beyond what tax dollars alone will support and to strive for the highest reaches of excellence in teaching, scholarship, vocational training and innovation. The foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors that is composed of Santa Clarita Valley business and community leaders. Dedicated to providing funds to College of the Canyons through private gifts, the Board of Directors believes that public educational institutions and private enterprise must work together to provide an affordable and accessible college education for all who have the desire to succeed. Through annual giving, special events and programs, the foundation provides COC with crucial private resources. The foundation needs more support. Individuals, businesses and organizations interested in contributing to the College of the Canyons Foundation are encouraged to contact: Cathy Ritz, chief operating officer of the College of the Canyons Foundation, Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91355; Telephone: (661) COC FOUNDATION OFFERS ACTIVITIES TO THE COMMUNITY Students, parents and community members have many opportunities to become involved with the college through foundation-managed support groups. Members of these support groups enjoy a variety of benefits, including social events, on-campus privileges, recognition and advance notice of upcoming events. Current support groups include: Chancellor-President's Circle: A prestigious group of community and business leaders Alumni and Friends Association: Current and former students at COC and friends of the college Patrons of the Performing Arts Library Associates: Individuals who are interested in supporting the COC Library Center for Early Childhood Education Circle of Friends Friends of the Fine Arts: Art lovers who support the activities of the COC Art Gallery Cougar Club: Through a variety of activities, this club supports the enhancement of COC athletic programs The foundation also has an active Legacy Society through which friends of the college make planned gifts to the foundation. If one is interested in becoming involved with the College of the Canyons Foundation, please call (661) Handy-face - from 2010 COC Student Calendar. Photographer: Joshuah Hinojosa College of the Canyons 9

10 COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sharon Bronson General Sales Manager, KHTS Lisa Burke President, Santa Clarita Concessions Peggy Cannistraci President, Math Support Services Mitjl Capet Assistant Superintendent-Vice President College of the Canyons John Carlson Vice President, Bank of Santa Clarita Steven Chegwin CPA Sharlene Coleal - Treasurer Assistant Superintendent-Vice President College of the Canyons Gary Condie President, Condie & Wood, CPAs Myrna R. Condie Community Member Diana Cusumano Interior Dimensions, Inc. Dave Davis President, Structured Capital & Insurance Services Janice Dollar Regional Services Manager, L.A. Metro Region, Wells Fargo Bank Robert E. Drescher - Parliamentarian Partner, Drescher Law Firm Shawn Fonder Vice President, Lundgren Management Anna Frutos-Sanchez Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Edison Rita Garasi Community Member Dan Goetz Community Member Barry Gribbons Assistant Superintendent-Vice President, College of the Canyons Tamara Gurney CEO, Mission Valley Bank Jeff Hacker Hacker Braly, LLP Arif Halaby President/CEO, Total Financial Solutions Kevin Holmes Partner, JH Cohn Mark Jenkins Broker, Prudential California Realty Bill Kennedy Community Member Charlotte Kleeman Community Member Frank Kleeman Judge, Retired Brian Koegle Attorney, Poole & Shaffery Mike Lebecki Remax Nick Lentini Lentini Insurance and Investments Dena Maloney Vice President, Canyon Country Campus and Economic Development Robert McCarty CPA First Vice Chair, Senior Manager Adams, Swartz & Landau, LLP Randy Moberg LBW Insurance & Financial Services Jill Mellady President, Mellady Direct Marketing Skip Newhall Community Member Roxie Ramey Broker, Prudential California Realty Cathy Ritz - Secretary Chief Operating Officer, COC Foundation Gary Saenger Owner/President, Saenger Associates Scott Schauer Community Member Joe Schulman Alfred E. Mann Foundation Julie M. Sturgeon CPA Jay Thomas Theme Parks, Inc., Six Flags Dianne Van Hook Chancellor, College of the Canyons Scott Wilk Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees Doris Marie Zimmer Life & Corporate Coach Steve Zimmer Vice President, Newhall Land Emeriti Members B.J. Atkins Gene Burke* Tom Dierckman David Deitz Rick Hiatt Dick Luechtefeld Michael Maloney *Deceased 10 Santa Clarita Community College District

11 Admission to the College Getting Started The Leaning Tower of COC - from 2010 COC Student Calendar. Photographer: Jacob Glauninger College of the Canyons 11

12 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE / GETTING STARTED Any person applying for admission to the college must qualify using one of the following conditions: A. Be a graduate of high school, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Exam. B. Has completed coursework for high school graduation and is in possession of a Certificate of Specialization, or the equivalent. C. Be 18 years of age or over and be capable of profiting from the instruction offered. D. Be eligible for admission as a special student pursuant to Sections 48800, , 48802, 76001, and of the California Education Code. 1. Students falling under these criteria must be approved by their high school principal or designee for advanced scholastic or vocational work, and must be identified as a special parttime or full-time student. 2. Students may be admitted from K-10 if identified as highly gifted. 3. Students may be admitted as a special parttime or full-time student if: (a) The class is open to the general public, and (b) The student is currently enrolled in grades Exceptions may be made for some special programs and course work, and (c) The student has demonstrated eligibility for instruction by completing assessment and orientation. Eligibility for Admission Definitions: A. Advanced scholastic or vocational work is identified as College of the Canyons degree applicable course work. B. A special part-time student is identified as attending high school and College of the Canyons concurrently, and is enrolled in 11.0 college units or less. C. A special full-time student is identified as a high school student who has been completely released by his or her high school to attend College of the Canyons full-time, and is enrolled in 12.0 units or more. D. A highly gifted student would be a student in K-10 who has a score of 150 or higher on the most current version of the WISC intelligence test. The College may restrict admission in some courses and programs. For instance, special admission students cannot enroll in Culinary Arts 226-Food and Wine and HLHSCI 151-Emergency Medical Technician I as both courses have an age restriction. In addition, special admission students must obtain departmental consent for all courses in welding and manufacturing. Students participating in the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra program do not have a grade level restriction for taking music classes in this program. Students participating in Academy of the Canyons middle college programs follow the same assessment and orientation process as other special admission students. However, Academy of the Canyons students will be enrolled in classes according to the agreement their institution has made with College of the Canyons. Students enrolled in grades in a public or private school district may apply for admission to the College upon submitting an approved Special Admit form as well as an Authorization to Consent to Medical Treatment form and any other forms as deemed necessary. Home school programs for grades must meet state guidelines for special admit students to apply for admission. Pursuant to California Education Code Section (d), specially admitted part-time students may not enroll in more than 11 units per semester. Pursuant to California Education Code Section (f) specially admitted part-time students may be exempt from payment of the enrollment fees, per special action of the Board. All other appropriate fees shall be assessed. Specially admitted students released from their high school to attend College of the Canyons full-time must pay the enrollment fee and all other appropriate fees as assessed. Admission Procedure - Application A formal application for admission must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office. This should be done as soon as the decision has been made by the individual to seek admission to the College. Students returning after missing one semester or more must submit a new application to reactivate their student history file. Documents Required (Transcripts) Applicants entering as first-time freshmen must arrange to have academic transcripts from their high school of graduation or school of last attendance sent to the Admissions and Records Office. Students should have transcripts sent from each college attended. All transcripts should arrive prior to the student s registration date to be used to meet course prerequisites and prevent an interruption to the automated registration process. All transcripts become the property of the College, and photocopies may not be released. Student Correspondence College of the Canyons is making every effort to communicate with students by sending correspondence through . We advise you to check your often, as information we may send will often be time sensitive and important to your college career. If you change providers, please update your address promptly using the online registration program at 12 Santa Clarita Community College District

13 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE / GETTING STARTED Credit Accepted College of the Canyons accepts credit for courses completed at colleges and universities that have been accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations. Upon petition and after evaluation, credit may be accepted from schools and colleges having other types of accreditation. Students must have 12 units in residence before credit will be placed on the academic transcript. Some exceptions apply; for more information contact Admissions and Records. Residency New and returning students to College of the Canyons are classified for the purpose of determining California residency and/or non-resident status. The classifications are as follows: Unmarried minors (persons under 18 years of age), whose parents have resided in California for a period of one year immediately prior to the first day of instruction of the term the applicant expects to attend, may attend as residents. Persons over 18 years of age, who have legal residence in California for a period of one year immediately prior to the first day of instruction of the term the applicant expects to attend, may attend as residents. Applicants having less than one year of residence in California immediately prior to the first day of instruction of the term they expect to attend are classified as nonresidents for tuition purposes. United States citizens and immigrant aliens who have attended a California high school for at least three years and then graduated may qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver. Contact Admissions and Records for more details. Non-immigrant alien students are required to pay the non-resident tuition and may need to meet certain other admission requirements. Contact Admissions and Records for more information. International Students College of the Canyons is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. International students applying for admission and subsequent student visas must meet special admission requirements. For a statement of these requirements and procedures, inquiries should be made to the Director of International Students. MATRICULATION Matriculation is a process that brings the college and the student into an agreement for the purpose of realizing the student s educational objectives. Essentially, it is a process designed to support and encourage student success but it is also charged with ensuring fair and consistent assessment and placement, and equal access to campus resources. The primary purpose of matriculation is enhancing student success. The matriculation agreement acknowledges responsibilities of both the College and the student to attain this objective. All students must participate in the process unless granted a specific exemption. For the College, the agreement includes providing an admissions process, orientation to college, student services, pre-enrollment assessment, counseling and advisement on course selection, a curriculum or program of courses, follow-up on student progress with referral to support services when needed, and a program of institutional research and evaluation. For the student, the agreement includes at least a general identification of an educational goal at the point of enrollment and declaration of a specific educational objective after reaching 15 college units. Students agree to be responsible for consistent class attendance, to complete assigned coursework, and to maintain constructive progress toward their educational goals. Students agree to participate in orientation, assessment, counseling and other follow-up services as designated by the College to help them reach their educational goals. The College is committed to student success and with this in mind provides the following matriculation services. ADMISSION New students must complete and submit an application for admission either online ( or in person prior to enrollment at College of the Canyons. Particular questions on the application for admission will ask students to declare an academic major, choose an educational goal and list previous colleges attended. Students are also asked to send official transcripts from high school and any previous college work at the time of admission. The College uses the information received from the application and transcripts to refer students to specialized services across campus, and to complete the assessment process and online orientation. These services will allow students to progress towards completion of their stated educational goals. ASSESSMENT Comprehensive assessment testing is available to assist students in an evaluation of their skill levels. Basic skills assessment testing in math, English or ESL is required of all new non-exempt students. Testing is free, there are no grades, and students are allowed to work at their own pace. Counselors and program advisors use test scores to determine appropriate placement in classes and to help students develop their first semester educational plan. Any student who plans to enroll in a math or English class, or in a class that has a math or English prerequisite, must take the assessment test. A student may retest once per semester if a course in a sequence has not yet been completed. Testing twice into the same course level means that the student must take that course and will not be allowed to retest in that discipline. Scores will be valid for two calendar years. If no college English, math, or ESL courses are taken for two years, students must retest to update their assessment profiles. Assessment tests are used to evaluate skill levels and are not intended to advance a student to a higher level. Once a student enrolls in a course in a sequence, and College of the Canyons 13

14 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE / GETTING STARTED has received a grade, the student can no longer retest to skip forward in the sequence. The course must be completed with a C or better before moving on to the next level. If students feel that they have the skills to be successful in a higher-level course, but lack the academic evidence, they will be referred to the counseling office for information on possible options. ORIENTATION Online orientation is required of all new and first time to College of the Canyons non-exempt students. It provides valuable information about the services, programs, and courses available at the College. Students who successfully complete the orientation will be given an early registration date. To access orientation go to and click on New Student Info." Counseling faculty offer New Student Advisement workshops on educational planning and course selection for new students prior to the first day of registration. Students are encouraged to bring their assessment scores and a draft of their course selections to the advisement sessions. Call the Counseling Office at (661) or go to and click on New Student Info" for the dates and location of new student advisement workshops. Students may also print out their registration date and time from the Web. That page will also include the calendar of new students advisement sessions. COUNSELING Consultation with a counselor to plan courses, establish goals, and chart an educational path is one of the most important connections a new student can make. Professional counselors are available to assist students in identifying interests, aptitudes and educational objectives. All matriculated students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to formulate a Student Educational Plan (SEP). FOLLOW-UP - EARLY ALERT PROGRAM Our Early Alert program allows instructors to identify students who are experiencing difficulty in a specific course and to refer those students to relevant resources early on in the semester. Students who are experiencing academic difficulty in maintaining progress toward their educational goals and/or achieving a minimum grade point average of 2.0 will be notified of their status and directed to counseling, tutoring and other resource services. Our intervention program is designed to help students become aware of problem areas, analyze their performance, and construct action plans leading to solutions. EXEMPTION CRITERIA Each element of the matriculation process is considered to be a step toward student success. The goal of matriculation is to assist students in developing, identifying, and reaching their educational goals. Students who wish to be exempt from any of the matriculation components (orientation, assessment, and counseling) may request an exemption at the admissions or counseling counter. Students may be exempt from some or all of the matriculation requirements if they meet one or more of the following criteria: 1. Have an A.A. degree or higher 2. Are upgrading job skills or taking continuing education for employment 3. Are taking less than six units of personal enrichment classes 4. Have credit in math and/or English from another college See the Regulations section of the current catalog for more information on exemptions from matriculation requirements. COUNSELING/PROGRAM ADVISEMENT The mission of the counseling department is to help students reach their educational and career goals. The specific goals are to assist students with the effective use of campus learning resources, student services, and educational opportunities. Counselors assist students in determining, analyzing, and understanding their interests, aptitudes, abilities, limitations, and opportunities. Counselors are also skilled in providing personal counseling assistance to students as it relates to achieving their educational objectives. Counselors take turns throughout open office hours at the drop-in desk in the Counseling Office for quick consultations. Students should contact the Counseling Office or the counseling Web page at to schedule private half-hour appointments. Students should, before the time of their appointments, study this catalog, the catalog of any college or university to which they may seek transfer, and the Schedule of Classes for the upcoming term at College of the Canyons. To obtain the most benefit from the appointment, students need to be able to discuss their long-range educational goals as well as the courses desired in the ensuing term. Students are responsible for making final decisions concerning their college programs. New students may attend a New Student Advisement Workshop after completing the online orientation. By the end of the workshop, students will have developed a plan of classes to take their first semester at COC. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor for educational and career planning. Counselors help students write individual educational plans that list all the courses needed and in the correct sequence to reach their educational goals. Counseling classes are taught by counselors and cover such topics as college-success skills, career development, and transfer planning. See Schedule of Classes for specific offerings. Specialized counseling is also provided through the DSP&S, EOPS, and CalWORKs. 14 Santa Clarita Community College District

15 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE / GETTING STARTED Program advisors are available in the counseling office on a walk-in basis during open office hours. These paraprofessionals provide information regarding transfer requirements, graduation requirements for the Associate Degree, as well as major and certificate requirements. REGISTRATION Registration is the formal process of arranging courses desired by the student into a program of classes and of securing space in the classes. Continuing students register during the regular registration period in priority order by the number of units earned at College of the Canyons. Students are given registration appointments for online registration ( Students with appointments for regular priority registration will have no priority in obtaining a class unless they register in accordance with the registration schedule. Late registration, which occurs after the regular registration period closes, will be permitted on a first-come, firstserved basis into those vacancies that may exist in classes. See current Schedule of Classes for specific information. Clearance of Obligations (Holds) All obligations to the College must be met before a student's record will be considered clear. Outstanding obligations will prevent registration for classes and the ability to obtain verifications of enrollment, grades, academic transcripts and degrees. Classification of Students Full Time: Enrolled in twelve units or more in a fulllength semester 3/4 Time: Enrolled in 9 to 11 units 1/2 Time: Enrolled in 6 to 8 units 1/4 Time: Enrolled in 3 to 5 units Freshman: One who has completed 30 units or less Sophomore: One who has completed 31 units or more Schedule of Fees Fees are due at the time of registration each semester or each time materials are acquired or services rendered. College of the Canyons allows a seven day grace period for payment each term. All fees are established by action of the Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District and the California State Legislature. The following fees are effective as of fall semester Fees are subject to change. Consult the current semester Schedule of Classes or the Admissions and Records Office for current fee schedules. Enrollment Fee Students are required to pay an enrollment fee upon registration at a community college in California. At the time of printing, the fee is $26 per unit. The enrollment fee and other fees are subject to change during the academic year. Check the current online Schedule of Classes for the most up-to-date fee information. Additional Fees Annual Student Center Fee...$1.00 per unit/ $ maximum Audit Fee (see Community Education)...$15.00/unit Credit by Exam Fee*...$35.00/unit Health Fee (Fall and Spring)*...$17.00 Health Fee (Winter and Summer)*...$14.00 International Student and Non-Resident Tuition...$ plus $ Enrollment fee/unit Official Transcript (first two free)...$5.00 Official Transcript (48 hour rush processing)...$8.00 Parking Fee Auto (Winter and Summer)...$20.00/term Parking Fee Auto (Fall and Spring)...$40.00/term Parking Fee Motorcycle...$15.00/term Student Support Fee...$15.00/Fall/Spring term...$10.00 Summer/Winter sessions Student Representation Fee*...$1.00/term Refund Processing Fee (once classes begin)...$10.00 Student Representation Fee* College of the Canyons requires all students attending college, both full and part-time, to pay the Student Representation Fee as outlined in the California Education Code Section According to statute, students who fall into one of the following categories may apply for an exemption to the Student Representation Fee at the Student Business Office at either the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses for the following reasons: religious, political, financial or moral grounds. Credit by Exam Fee The $26.00/unit plus $9.00/unit credit by exam fee applies equally for resident, non-resident and international students. See the Credit by Exam policy and procedure for more information. Health Fee College of the Canyons requires all students attending college, both full and part-time, to pay the health fee as outlined in California Education Code section According to statute, students who fall into one of the following categories may apply for an exemption to the health fee: dependence on prayer for healing, apprentices, and low income students eligible for a Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver. See the Financial Aid Department for a Board of Governors Fee College of the Canyons 15

16 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE / GETTING STARTED Waiver. For all other exemptions, apply at the Student Business Office located in Building A, Room 101, Valencia campus, or Quad 1 on the Canyon Country Campus. Instructional Materials Fee Some courses at College of the Canyons require an instructional materials fee. The fee is used to supply the student with materials of particular value outside the classroom setting. Such materials include, but are not limited to textbooks, tools, equipment, clothing, and those materials which are necessary for a student s vocational training and employment. In most cases, these materials are being provided at or below cost to the college. Students may waive this fee if they choose to provide the materials themselves. See the individual department for a complete list of materials. Instructional material fees vary by course, and are listed in the course description of all classes charging this fee. International Student/Non-Resident Tuition Students classified as non-residents by the residency determination date each semester or term are subject to non-resident tuition. Students classified as International Students (have an F1 or J-1 visa) are subject to International Student tuition. For the academic year, tuition is set at $154 per unit, plus $26 per unit enrollment fee for non-resident and international students. Enrollment fees and other fees are subject to change during the academic year. Returned Check Policy If a check is not honored by the bank, the student will be notified by mail that payment of the original fees plus a $25 dishonored check fee will be charged. Payment must be made by cash or certified funds. If a check is returned and the student withdraws from classes, the regular withdrawal procedures must be followed. These procedures are outlined in the class schedule. A hold will be placed on the student s account until receipt of full payment. Refund Policy A student must request a refund at the Student Business Office prior to the refund deadline printed on their individual schedule print out. Parking permits must be returned at the time a request for a refund is made. The refund deadline printed on your class schedule printout also applies to parking permits. Refund checks are mailed approximately six weeks after the refund deadline. A $10 processing fee is deducted once classes begin. To refund your parking permit, please bring or mail the permit to the Student Business office for a refund. For more information, please contact the Valencia campus Student Business Office at (661) , or the Canyon Country Campus at (661) A student who misses the established deadline for a particular class may obtain a late refund if a petition to the Student Business Office is approved. If the refund deadline is missed, the student must demonstrate extenuating circumstances and provide appropriate documentation as part of the petition process. The extenuating circumstances must have occurred prior to the refund deadline for the class and term in question in order for the student to be eligible for the refund. The Petition for Late Refund form and all supporting documentation for late refunds must be submitted no later than the end of the term in which the class in question is offered. Note: All credit balances/refunds must be applied for by the refund deadline. All credit balances/refunds not applied for by the refund deadline will be lost. Credit balances/refunds cannot be transferred to the next semester/term. Refund of Student Support Fee To receive a refund of the optional student support fee, a student must opt out by the refund deadline date on the student s individual class printout. Opting out of the fee and all of its associated benefits must be done in person during the registration period for the semester or term in question at any of the following locations: the Office of Student Development, Student Center, Room 102 on the Valencia campus or Quad 1, building C at the Canyon Country Campus during posted business hours. Both locations will have extended office hours during the first two weeks of each semester and the first week of each term. Students may also contact the Office of Student Development directly at (661) to arrange for a special appointment if they are exclusively online students or if their work schedule does not permit coming to campus during regular or extended business hours. After the refund deadline date for the semester/term has passed, students enrolling for late start classes may opt out within one week of their initial enrollment. For more information, please check the Student Development Web pages on the College s Website at or questions to studentsupportfee@canyons.edu. Late Refund Policy A student who misses the established deadline for a particular class may obtain a late refund if a petition to the Student Business Office is approved. If the refund deadline is missed, the student must demonstrate extenuating circumstances and provide appropriate documentation as part of the petition process. The extenuating circumstances must have occurred prior to the refund deadline for the class and term in question in order for the student to be eligible for the refund. Extenuating circumstances are verifiable cases of accidents, illnesses, family, work obligations, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. The Petition for Late Refund form and all supporting documentation for late refunds must be submitted no later than the end of the term in which the class in question is offered. 16 Santa Clarita Community College District

17 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE / GETTING STARTED LIMITATION OF UNIT LOAD A unit load of 18 units per semester is considered maximum. To take more than the maximum, approval must be obtained from the Counseling Office. CHANGE OF PROGRAM The Santa Clarita Community College District's Chief Student Services Officer or designee, in conjunction with the Director of Admissions and Records and the Academic Senate, will determine the last day to add classes. The specific date for each semester will be published in the Schedule of Classes and made available in Admissions and Records. Exceptional cases will be considered by the Director of Admissions and Records after receipt of documented extenuating circumstances. Students must follow the established change of program procedures. Non-standard length classes have individual change-ofprogram deadlines. Check with the class instructor for specific deadline dates. Exceptions to this policy may be made for students who: 1. are transferring from one section to another section of the same class; 2. are transferring from an advanced section to a less advanced section in the same department; 3. enter an open entry/open exit class; 4. are being reinstated following an administrative adjustment. WAITLISTS Once a class meets its maximum seat capacity, the registration system will ask students if they wish to be placed on a waitlist for the class. This means that all seats in the class are taken and students on the list are waiting for a seat to open up. Once a student has agreed to be placed on the waitlist, the registration system will issue a waitlist number. The lower the number the better the chance you have of actually obtaining a seat in the class. On the first day of class, the instructor will take attendance and any available seats will be given to students on the waitlist. The instructor will issue an add code to each student eligible for an open seat. The student must add him/herself into the class before the add deadline using the online registration system and pay the fees to actually be enrolled in the class. Students can only place themselves on one waitlist per course. As students drop themselves, or are dropped for nonpayment, seats will become available. The College will then automatically enroll students from the waitlist into the class. As students are moved into the class, those remaining on the waitlist will move up closer to the top of the list. Students enrolled in a class from a waitlist will be notified by both and by phone that this action has taken place. Because this procedure is run daily, students should access the online registration system often to check their waitlist status. Students may drop themselves from Cougar Stadium - from 2010 COC Student Calendar. Photographer: Jonghoon (John) Choi College of the Canyons 17

18 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE / GETTING STARTED the waitlist or the class at any time. It is important that the College has the most current address and phone number on file. Changes to your address and phone number can be submitted on the College website at and click My Canyons. Students are responsible for meeting all eligibility requirements to enroll in the class, such as clearing any holds, prerequisites, time conflicts, and unit maximums. Once students are enrolled in the class from the waitlist, they have seven calendar days to pay their fees or they may be dropped from both the class and the waitlist. If students are dropped for nonpayment, they may attempt to place themselves back on the waitlist, if there is room available; however, the original waitlist position is not guaranteed. DROP PROCEDURES AFFECTING A STUDENT'S TRANSCRIPT A student may drop a class from college anytime during the first four weeks of a full semester class, (or within the first 30% of instruction for a short-term class) without receiving any marks or notations on his or her transcript. Drops may be processed using the online registration system at click My Canyons or by visiting the Admissions and Records Office during business hours. Drop forms may be obtained in the Schedule of Classes, on the College Web site, or in the Admissions and Records Office. ADD PROCEDURES Open Classes: Classes that have not met their maximum seat capacity will remain open during the first week of the fall or spring semesters. Students may use online registration to enroll in these courses. Proof of enrollment must be presented to the instructor at the next class meeting. Closed Classes: Classes that have met their maximum seat capacity and/or have students on a waitlist are considered closed and require instructor permission to enroll. The instructor will issue an add code to students allowed to enroll in the course. The add code must be processed using the online registration system. Add codes and add forms are no longer valid after the add deadline. LATE ADD PROCEDURES All adds must be processed by the add deadlines, which are published in the Schedule of Classes, or obtained by the class instructor. Students who have verifiable extenuating circumstances may petition to add after the deadline by submitting a late add petition before 50% of the course is complete. The student s first date of attendance must be prior to the established add deadline to submit a petition. Submit the forms with documented evidence of extenuating circumstances (mandatory). Some examples of extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illness, family, work obligations, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. The Admissions and Records office will notify the student with a determination in two to four days after receiving the above documents. Late Add Petitions will no longer be accepted after 50% of the semester/term for which the student wishes to add the class has passed. 18 Santa Clarita Community College District

19 Academic Information The New University Center - from 2010 COC Student Calendar. Photographer: Christy Stallcup College of the Canyons 19

20 ACADEMIC INFORMATION OPEN CLASSES It is the policy of this district, unless specifically exempted by statute, that every course, course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the district, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the college and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Title 5, section of the California Administrative Code. ABSENCE FROM CLASS Students are expected to attend class on a regular basis. Any student absent for any reason, for one more time than that class meets in one week, may be dropped from the class, providing the withdrawal deadline for the semester/term has not passed. A week consists of three calendar days, including Saturday. Students enrolled in courses other than the standard semester in length may be dropped if they are absent from more than 10 % of the total class meetings, providing the withdrawal deadline for the class has not passed. DEGREE APPROPRIATE CLASSES Certain courses in English, mathematics and other disciplines can no longer be used toward the 60 unit requirement for the associate degree. These courses are noted with the term non-degree-applicable or NDA in the course description. TRANSFERABLE COURSES In the following course descriptions, CSU indicates that a course is baccalaureate certified to California State Universities; UC indicates that a course is transferable to the University of California. ACADEMIC RECOGNITION Chancellor's Honors List A Chancellor Honors List of students who achieve academic honors is published each semester. It lists the name of each student who has completed 12.0 units or more of work with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the regular semester immediately preceding the posting of the grade point average. In addition to the public recognition given to the Chancellor's Honors List, each student listed will receive a letter of commendation. Graduation with Honors Students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 for all college work and have completed a minimum of 30 semester units at a community college are awarded honors at graduation. Students meeting all these requirements and who attain a grade point average of 3.75 and above graduate with high honors. The grade point average for graduation is posted from the last semester or term completed prior to the graduation ceremony. COC Honors Program The COC Honors Program at College of the Canyons provides an enriched curriculum to students with a strong academic record to enhance their chances for successful transfer to competitive four-year institutions. Through seminar-style classes, special projects, and community activities, the program provides opportunities for critical thinking, extensive writing, and in-depth learning in a wide variety of transferable general education courses. In addition, innovative and creative classroom activities are fostered, as well as extracurricular enrichment activities. COC Honors has replaced the former HITE (High Intensity Transfer Enrichment) student club. The Honors Program provides an academically enriched learning environment for academically motivated students. Students are required to complete 15 units of Honors course work with a grade of a B or higher to receive Honors Program recognition at graduation. In addition, students must maintain a 3.25 GPA of at least 12 units of UC/CSU credit courses to enroll in the program. In addition, students must remain enrolled in COC Honors for at least two semesters in order to receive graduation recognition, as well as to apply for UCLA TAP Certification. Honors courses are designated in the class schedule by the letter H and Honors found in the course number and title (e.g., SOCI 101H: Introduction to Sociology--Honors). Students who complete COC Honors receive special recognition at graduation, as well as receive diploma and transcript notation. Additional benefits include an increased opportunity to work closely with Honors faculty; apply for scholarship opportunities; gain partner benefits with several four year universities through membership in the Honors Transfer Council of California (HTCC); and, most importantly, to receive priority admission consideration to UCLA s College of Letters and Science through the Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) Agreement. Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) Agreements The Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) comprises partnerships with 47 California community colleges which have Honors Programs. Qualifying students receive priority admission consideration each year to majors within UCLA s College of Letters and Science. Honors students who meet COC Honors Program criteria, including the completion of 15 units of UC/CSU transferable Honors coursework by the end of the semester they submit their admission s packet, are eligible for UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) Certification. Students who successfully complete COC Honors Program requirements are certified by COC and receive the following benefits: 1) Priority admission consideration when being reviewed for one of UCLA s College of Letters and Science majors. This means that these students can possibly be admitted with a slightly lower GPA than non-tap students. In addition, TAP students can list an alternate major (which must be listed on the UCLA application and the TAP Certification form) as long as it is not one of the most highly selective majors as listed in the UCLA Transfer Admission Guide. NOTE: Students who apply to majors outside the College of Letters and Science may list an alternative major within the College of Letters and Science. 2) Entrance into the UCLA Honors program with a lower GPA than the required 3.75 GPA for non-tap students. 20 Santa Clarita Community College District

21 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 3) Eligibility to apply for scholarships reserved for the Transfer Alliance Program. 4) Limited privileges at UCLA s main library. (For more information, see M_CC)/tap.htm.) HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Gamma Sigma Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) is an academic Honor Society and service organization recognizing the academic achievements of students from California community colleges. Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to join COC s local chapter of AGS. The goal of the Honor Society is to foster, promote, and recognize outstanding scholarship, as well as to encourage and provide opportunities for participation in community service activities. Scholarships are available through the state organization. Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa, the international community college Honor Society, recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students, as well as fosters leadership, service, fellowship, and academic excellence in an academically enriched environment. Membership requirements include at least 12 units of completed coursework applicable to an Associate Degree (part-time students are also eligible) and demonstrate a 3.5 GPA or higher. Membership in one or both of these societies entitles the students to special recognition, the opportunity to compete for scholarships and more. For more information about the COC Honors Program or the Honor Societies of Alpha Gamma Sigma or Phi Theta Kappa, please visit the COC Honors homepage at or contact program representatives at ACADEMIC RENEWAL In certain cases and within the guidelines outlined below, students may petition for alleviation of previously recorded, substandard academic performance, which is not reflective of a student's demonstrated ability. A student's recently demonstrated performance may be quite satisfactory, but his/her cumulative grade point average may be greatly affected by poor grades earned during an earlier period when undefined educational or career goals as well as personal difficulties inhibited demonstration of his/her academic potential. In these cases, current "satisfactory" performance may not be sufficient to ensure "normal" advancement to current educational goals. College of the Canyons acknowledges these difficulties and has adopted the following guidelines for petition of alleviation of previously substandard coursework. If the following conditions are met, the Santa Clarita Community College District may disregard from all consideration associated with the computation of a student's cumulative grade point average, up to a maximum of two semesters of coursework or three quarters taken at any college. These conditions are: College of the Canyons A. The coursework to be disregarded is substandard. The semester/quarter grade point average of the courses to be disregarded is less than 2.0. B. A minimum of 24 semester units have been completed at College of the Canyons with a grade point average of at least 2.0, subsequent to the coursework to be disregarded. C. At least three calendar years have elapsed since the most recent coursework to be disregarded. Even though academic renewal is granted, all coursework will remain legible on the student's permanent record (transcript), ensuring a true and complete academic history. The student's permanent record will be annotated, however, so that it is readily evident to all users of the records that the units, even if satisfactory, are to be disregarded. This notation will be made after approval and recommendation from the counseling department. All units and grade points earned during such a semester shall be disregarded, even satisfactory units. Subject credit may be allowed for work completed satisfactorily during disregarded terms. If another accredited college has acted to remove previous coursework from consideration in computing the grade point average, such action shall be honored in terms of its policy. However, such units/semesters disregarded shall be deducted from the two semester maximum of coursework eligible to be disregarded in the Santa Clarita Community College District. Academic renewal actions are irreversible. Students should meet with a counselor before taking such an action. If the student is otherwise eligible for graduation, academic renewal may not be used to raise the grade point average in order to qualify for graduation with honors. This policy is adopted for use in the Santa Clarita Community College District. Other institutions may have adopted different policies. The transfer status of such action depends upon the policy of the college to which a student transfers. Academic Renewal cannot be granted for a term in which courses were used to obtain an associate degree or certificate. ADVANCED PLACEMENT College of the Canyons shall grant associate degree credit for successful completion of examinations in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Students who present scores of three or better may be granted up to eight semester units for each examination. (Refer to the table of equivalences.) Advanced Placement Credit Credit for Advanced Placement exams varies from university to university. Although College of the Canyons will give credit for Advanced Placement scores of three or higher, the policy may be different at the university to which the student intends to transfer. All students are advised to consult with a COC counselor or to review the catalog of their transfer college for specific rules concerning Advanced Placement Credit. 21

22 ACADEMIC INFORMATION COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE EQUIVALENCY LIST AP AP COC Prerequisite COC Associate Degree CSU GE IGETC Examination Score Unit Met for COC GE Credit Courses(s) Art History 3,4,5 6 N/A Humanities & Fine Arts Area C1 Area 3A or 3B Art-Studio Drawing 3,4,5 6* N/A Humanities & Fine Arts Art Studio 2-D * N/A Humanities & Fine Arts Art Studio 3-D 3,4,5 6* N/A Humanities & Fine Arts Biology 3,4,5 6 NA Natural Science Area B2 & B3 Area 5B w/lab Calculus AB 3,4,5 5* Math 212 Language & Rationality: Communication & Area B4 Area 2A Analytical Thinking; Mathematics Competency Calculus BC 3 6* Math 212 Language & Rationality: Communication & Area B4 Area 2A Analytical Thinking; Mathematics Competency Calculus BC 4 or 5 6 Math 212 & 213 Language & Rationality: Communication & Area B4 Area 2A Analytical Thinking; Mathematics Competency Chemistry 3,4,5 6 Chemistry 201 Natural Science Area B1 & B3 Area 5A w/lab Chinese Language 3,4,5 N/A N/A N/A Area C2 Area 3B and Culture Computer Science A 3,4,5 3-max. N/A Elective N/A N/A 3 units for A&B Computer Science B 3,4,5 3-max. N/A Elective N/A N/A 3 units for A&B English Language 3,4,5 6 English 102, 103, 105, 106, 107 Language & Rationality; English Composition Area A2 Area 1A and Composition 108, 109, 111, Psychology 101H, & 3 units Elective Sociology 101H English Literature 3,4,5 6 * English 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, Language & Rationality: English Area A2 & C2 Area 1A or 3B and Composition 108, 109, 111, Psychology 101H, Sociology 101H Environmental Science 3,4,5 3 N/A Natural Science Area B1 & B3 Area 5A w/lab European History 3,4,5 6 N/A 3 units Social Science & 3 units Humanities Area D6 Area 3B or 4F French Language 3,4,5 6 French units Humanities and 3 units Elective Area C2 Area 3B and 6A French Literature 3,4,5 6 French units Humanities and 3 units elective Area C2 Area 3B and 6A German Language 3,4,5 6 German units Humanities and 3 units Elective Area C2 Area 3B and 6A Government and 3,4,5 3 N/A 3 units Social Science Area D8 Area 4H Politics: Comparative Government and 3,4,5 3 N/A 3 units Social Science (does not meet California State Area D8 Area 4H Political: United States and local government requirement for COC or CSU) Human Geography 3,4,5 3 N/A 3 units Social Science Area D5 Area 4E Italian Language 3,4,5 6 N/A 3 units Humanities and 3 units Elective Area C2 Area 3B and 6A and Culture Japanese Language 3,4,5 6 N/A 3 units Humanities and 3 units Elective Area C2 Area 3B and 6A and Culture Latin Literature 3,4,5 3 N/A 3 units Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A Latin: Virgil 3,4,5 3 N/A 3 units Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A Macroeconomics 3,4,5 3 N/A 3 units Social Science Area D2 Area 4B Microeconomics 3,4,5 3 N/A 3 units Social Science Area D2 Area 4B Music Theory 3,4,5 6 N/A 3 units Humanities & 3 units Elective N/A N/A Physics B 3,4,5 6 N/A 3 units Natural Science Area B1 & B3 Area 5A w/lab Physics C: Mechanics 3,4,5 3 N/A 3 units Natural Science Area B1 & B3 Area 5A w/lab Physics C: Electricity 3,4,5 3 N/A 3 units Natural Science Area B1 & B3 Area 5A w/lab and Magnetism Psychology 3,4,5 3 Psychology 102, units Social Science Area D9 Area 4I Spanish Language 3,4,5 6 Spanish units Humanities & 3 units Elective Area C2 Area 3B and 6A Spanish Literature 3,4,5 6 Spanish units Humanities & 3 units Elective Area C2 Area 3B and 6A Statistics 3,4,5 4 N/A Language & Rationality: Communication & Area B4 Area 2A Analytical Thinking; Mathematics Competency United States History 3,4,5 6 N/A 3 units Social Science & 3 units U.S. History Area D6 Area 3B or 4F Title 5 requirement World History 3,4,5 6 N/A 3 units Social Science & 3 units Elective Area D6 Area 3B or 4F * Unit limitations apply; please consult with the Counseling Department. 22 Santa Clarita Community College District

23 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ASSOCIATE DEGREES/GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District as authorized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges shall confer the degree of Associate in Arts or Associate in Science upon a student who has satisfactorily completed the degree requirements which include all of the following: 1. a minimum of 60 semester units 2. the required courses for a specific major 3. General Education, PE/Wellness and Diversity requirements 4. a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in associate degree applicable units and good academic standing at College of the Canyons 5. a minimum of 12.0 units completed at College of the Canyons All updates to Associate Degree Requirements after the printing of this catalog can be found on the Counseling Department Website at Philosophy of General Education College of the Canyons is dedicated to the philosophy that all students will receive the highest quality education possible. Central to this philosophy is the belief that all students granted an associate degree should be required to enroll in a variety of general education courses in addition to those courses that are required by a student s major. These general education courses comprise a body of knowledge that introduces students to the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts, written communications, critical thinking, and physical education and wellness. The intent of the requirement for general education courses is to cultivate in each student: The skills necessary to think clearly, logically, and ethically; to find information from a variety of sources and technologies; to examine information critically; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to develop affective and creative capabilities and social attitudes; and to reason quantitatively. An understanding of scientific principles and methods of inquiry. Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts, ideas, and values expressed in the world s cultural traditions, including the contributions of women, ethnic minorities, and non-western cultures. An understanding of history, the political and economic practices of societies, and the social and psychological dimensions of human behavior. An understanding and appreciation of the differences and similarities that exist within the pluralistic society of the United States, including the rights and responsibilities of participating within its democratic system. An understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and a motivation for lifelong learning and well-being. College of the Canyons GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Complete a minimum of 23 semester units of general education including at least one course in each of the following areas. A given course meets the requirements in only one area. A. Natural Sciences - minimum 3 semester units required Anthropology 101, 101H 101L Astronomy 100, 101, 102 Biological Science 100, 104, 106, 107, 107H, 112, 130, 132, 140, 180, 201, 202, 204, 205, 215, 216, 219, 221, 230, 231, 240, 250 Chemistry 090, 110, 151, 201, 202, 255, 256 Geography 101, 101L, 103 Geology 100, 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 109, 218 Physical Science 101 Physics 101, 110, 111, 220, 221, 222 Psychology 102 B. Social and Behavioral Sciences - minimum 3 semester units required Anthropology 103, 103H, 105, 210, 215, 220 Business 103, 126 Communication Studies 110, 223, 235, 246, 256, 260 Early Childhood Education 120, 125 Economics 170, 170H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 230 Geography 102 History 101, 102, 111, 111H, 112, 115, 116, 117, 120, 120H, 130, 150, 161, 165, 170, 170H, 191, 192, 193, 210, 212, 230, 240, 241, 242, 243, 245 MEA 100 Political Science 150, 150H, 200, 210, 230, 250, 270, 290 Psychology 100, 101, 101H, 105, 109, 126, 150, 172, 175, 180, 225, 230, 235, 240, 272 Sociology 101, 101H, 102, 103, 103H, 105, 108, 110, 150, 200, 201, 205, 207, 208, 210, 230, 233 C. Humanities and Fine Arts - minimum 3 semester units required Anthropology 210, 215, 220 Arabic 101 Art 110, 111, 114, 115, 124A, 124B, 133, 140, 141, 142, 205, 222 Business 160 Chinese 101 Cinema 120, 121, 122, 123, 127, 129, 131 Communication Studies 105, 105H, 150, 225, 246, 250, 256, 260 Dance 100, 101, 111, 121, 122, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 141, 142, 161, 170 English 102, 105, 106, 108, 109, 111, 122, 135, 225, 250, 251, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 280, 281, 285 French 101, 102, 150, 201, 202 German 101, 102, 201, History 101, 102, 161, 165, 191, 192, 193, 240, 241, 242, 243 Humanities 100, 101, 150 Interior Design 114,

24 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Italian 101, 102, 150 MEA 102 Music 100, 105, 106, 107, 112, 113, 120, 125, 142, 174, 175, 176 Philosophy 101, 102, 110, 111, 112, 120, 220, 225, 240, 250 Photography 140, 150, 160 Sign Language 101, 102, 103, 104, 110 Sociology 200 Spanish 101, 102, 102A, 150, 160, 201, 202, 240 Theater 100, 110, 126, 140, 141, 144, 175, 190, 192, 220, 221, 240 D. Language and Rationality 6 semester units - minimum grade of C required (completion of both 1 and 2 are required) 1. English Composition: Select one course from the following: English 101, 101H, 102, 103, Communication and Analytical Thinking: Select one course from the following: Business 291; Communication Studies 105, 105H, 205, 223, 225, 227; Computer Science 111, 132; Economics 291; Math 070, 083, 102, 103, 104, 111, 130, 140, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 240; Philosophy 106, 230; Psychology 103, 135; Sociology 102, 108 or 135 E. American Institutions 6 semester units required United States History 3 units U.S. Constitution, State and Local Government 3 units (complete one course from #1 and one course from #2) 1. Economics 170 or 170H; History 111, 111H, 112, 120, 120H, 130, 170, 170H, 230 or Political Science 150 or 150H Or complete both History 111or 111H and 112 F. Physical Education and Wellness - Minimum two units or 2 courses: Physical Education activity (KPEA or KPEI) or Dance activity courses (except Dance 100) Health Science 100 or 149. (Veterans exempted. DD214 required.) Diversity Requirement - Complete at least 3 units from the following: Anthropology 103, 103H, 210, 215; Business 126; Cinema 123; Communication Studies 235, 256, 260; Early Childhood Education 160, 165; Education 203; English 262, 270, 271, 273, 274, 280, 285; Geography 102; Health Science 243, History 116, 117, 120, 120H, 130, 161, 191, 192, 193, 210, 230, 242, 243, 245; Human Services 104; Music 108; Philosophy 102, 220; Political Science 290; Psychology 230, 235, 240, 272; Sign Language 110; Sociology 101, 101H, 103, 103H, 105, 110, 112, 200, 207, 208, 210, 230, 233. The course used to satisfy this area may also be used to satisfy another area of General Education if applicable. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Reading Competency - Minimum grade of C required. Competence is demonstrated by completion of English: 101 or 101H Written Expression Competency - Minimum grade of C required. Competence is demonstrated by completion of English: 101, 101H, 102, 103, and 204 Mathematics Competency - Minimum grade of C required. Competence is demonstrated by completion of Business: 291; Economics 291; Mathematics 070, 083, 102, 103, 104, 111, 130, 140, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 240; Psychology 135 or Sociology 135 MAJOR REQUIREMENT Completion of the required courses for an approved major listed in the Degree Curricula section of the catalog. All courses required for the major must be completed with a C grade or better. UNIT REQUIREMENT To satisfy the unit requirement for graduation, the student must complete a minimum of 60 semester units of college-level work that includes the courses and units: 1. required for the student's major, 2. specified in the general education requirements above, and 3. electives to total 60 units. GRADE POINT REQUIREMENT A minimum 2.0 grade-point average ( C ) or better in the Associate Degree applicable units and the student must be in good academic standing at College of the Canyons. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT Complete a minimum of 12 units at College of the Canyons. PETITION FOR GRADUATION File a petition for graduation in the Counseling Office no later than the first class meeting of the semester/term of graduation. See the Schedule of Classes for the specific date. SECOND ASSOCIATE DEGREE College of the Canyons is authorized to award a second associate degree provided the following conditions are met: 1. Minimum of 18 semester units are completed in the new major after the awarding of the first degree. 2. Minimum of 12 semester units are completed in residence at College of the Canyons after the awarding of the first degree. 3. All current College of the Canyons general education and American Institutions requirements will have been met with the awarding of the first degree. If not, these classes will also be required. 24 Santa Clarita Community College District

25 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AUDITING CREDIT COURSES The governing board of the Santa Clarita Community College District has authorized the auditing of credit classes at College of the Canyons pursuant to Ed Code Course auditing is permitted as a service to students who have completed designated credit courses for the maximum number of allowed repeats. The purpose of auditing is to allow students to continue study, after course repeatability has been exhausted. The following list of courses has been approved for auditing: Nursing Science-all Animation-all Dance- 161 Music-080, 081, 082, 083, 116, 153, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 185, 186 Photography-090L, 091L Theatre- 093L, 120, 161, 190 Classes taken by audit follow the same deadline dates as classes taken for credit. Contact Community Education if you wish to audit classes. Regulations 1. Students wishing to audit classes must receive the approval of the instructor of the course. 2. Students wishing to audit a course must be in at least grades 9 to 12. Those students in grades kindergarten through 8 are not eligible to audit classes. 3. No student auditing a course shall be permitted to change enrollment in that course to receive credit for the course. 4. Students auditing a course are not subject to attendance, test or grade requirements. Attendance of students auditing a course is not included in computing the apportionment accounting procedures. 5. A fee of $15 per unit will be charged. Students enrolled in classes to receive credit for ten or more units shall not be charged a fee to audit three or fewer semester units. Audit fees are paid through the Community Education office. 6. Once enrolled, students must present their class instructor with a copy of the audit receipt obtained in the Community Education office. BASIC SKILLS (College Success Skills) Basic skills courses provide a foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, learning and study skills. These classes are not applicable to the associate degree but provide the skills necessary for students to succeed in college-level work. Basic Skills Course Limitation Except as specifically exempted, no student shall accrue more than 30 units of credit for basic skills coursework at College of the Canyons. Non-exempt students who have exhausted the unit limitation shall be referred to appropriate alternate educational service providers. Exemptions from Basic Skills Course Limitation The following classifications of students are exempted from the 30 unit limitation on Basic Skills coursework: 1. Students enrolled in one or more courses of English as a Second Language. 2. Students identified as learning disabled according to Title 5, section Waiver of Basic Skills Course Limitation A waiver of the 30-unit limitation for Basic Skills coursework may be granted to non-exempt students who demonstrate significant measurable progress toward the development of skills necessary for college-level courses. Such waivers shall be given for specified periods of time or for a specified number of units. A petition to waive the 30-unit limitation must be submitted to the Counseling Department for approval. CATALOG RIGHTS FOR CONTINUING STUDENT STATUS Students establish catalog rights in the first semester/term they complete courses at College of the Canyons. This initial catalog will be used when validating associate degree and vocational certificate requirements. If a student stops attending College of the Canyons for one year or longer, initial catalog rights are lost. One year is defined as four consecutive terms (including summer and winter intersessions). Upon re-entry to the College after one year s absence, catalog rights will be reestablished using the current academic catalog determined by the student s semester/term of re-entry. Students who have a break in attendance of one year or longer must reapply for admission to the College. One year is defined as four consecutive terms (including summer and winter intersessions). Degree and transfer requirements for continuing students are determined by those listed in the catalog for the year in which they initially enrolled. CERTIFICATES Certificate programs are designed for students who are looking for programs of instruction, some of which are short-term, with a high degree of specialization. These programs typically are designed to prepare students for employment, job enhancement and or job advancement. Certificate programs vary in length and generally require less than two years of full-time study. Certificate of Achievement A Certificate of Achievement is awarded by the Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District as authorized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges when a student has successfully completed required courses in an approved program of study as specified in the Degree Curricula and Certificate Programs section of this catalog. To qualify for the Certificate of Achievement, students must satisfy the following requirements: 1. Complete at least half of the units required for the certificate program in residence; College of the Canyons 25

26 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 2. Earn a grade of C or better in each course required for the certificate; 3. File a petition for the certificate in the office of Admissions and Records during the semester in which requirements will be completed. Certificate of Specialization A Certificate of Specialization is a departmental award in an area of specialization requiring less than 18 semester units. This issuance of the departmental award is not recorded on the student s official transcript. To qualify for the Certificate of Specialization, students must satisfy the following requirements: 1. Complete at least half of the units required for the certificate program in residence; 2. Earn a grade of C or better in each course required for the certificate; 3. File a petition for the certificate in the academic department issuing the certificate during the semester in which requirements will be completed. COURSE PREREQUISITES Some courses require the completion of prerequisites. A prerequisite is a course that must be completed, or a placement score that must be achieved, before a more advanced course is attempted. Students are advised to consult the course descriptions found in the current college catalog or schedule of classes to identify course prerequisites. All prerequisites must have been completed with a satisfactory grade. "Satisfactory grade" means the grade earned must be a C, P, or better; D, F, FW, or NP grades are not acceptable. Many of our courses have prerequisites. Our policy allows you to enroll in the next course, but unless your final grade in the prerequisite course meets the minimum grade of a C, you will not be allowed to stay in the next course. Once the previous semester grades are posted you will be dropped from the more advanced course. The drop may happen after the semester has begun and could impact your ability to obtain another course. Units may not be granted after credit has been earned for a more advanced College of the Canyons course. Additionally, unit credit may not be granted for prerequisites once the more advanced course has been completed. Prerequisite a condition of enrollment, typically a course or a placement score that a student is required to meet before being allowed to enroll in a more advanced course or educational program. Corequisite means that there are two courses offered that connect to each other and the student is required to enroll in both of them. Strongly Recommended means that students are advised to strengthen their subject skills by taking the recommended course but are not required to do so. Challenge Process Prerequisite challenge petitions are available in the Counseling and Admissions and Records offices. A prerequisite may be challenged for the following reasons: The prerequisite has not been made reasonably available; The prerequisite was established in violation of regulation, or in violation of District approved processes; The prerequisite is discriminatory or applied in a discriminatory manner; and/or You have knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite not meeting the prerequisite. In each case the student must provide documentation to support the challenge. Examples of documentation are transcripts, copies of certificates, proof of knowledge of the required material, etc. The procedure for prerequisite challenge petitions is as follows: 1. Fill out a Prerequisite Challenge Petition. 2. Submit to Admissions and Records (if the class is closed an add form with instructor's signature must also be attached). 3. Admissions and Records will enroll you in the class pending petition approval. You must pay for the class at this point and continue attending class until the petition is approved or denied. 4. The petition will be forwarded by Admissions and Records to the appropriate division for review. 5. If the petition is approved, you will be sent a copy and will be officially enrolled in the class. 6. If the petition is denied, you will be sent a copy of the petition, an administrative drop will be processed and a refund of class fees will be sent to you. COURSE REPETITION Per Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Section , the Santa Clarita Community College District has adopted the following policy with regard to the repetition of courses for which a student has received a substandard grade. Nothing in this policy should be taken as an exception to Section of Title 5, of the California Code of Regulations. Definitions: For the purposes of course repetition, academic renewal, and all other grade-related issues, substandard grades shall be defined as meaning course work for which the student has earned a D, F, FW, NC and /or NP. For the purposes of course repetition, academic renewal, and all other grade related issues, non-substandard grades shall be defined as meaning course work for which the student has earned an A, B, C, CR or P. For the purposes of this policy "extenuating circumstances" is taken to mean verified cases of 26 Santa Clarita Community College District

27 ACADEMIC INFORMATION accidents, illness, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. Students may repeat courses for which they have earned a substandard grade one time. Exceptions: Students may repeat a course for which a substandard grade has been recorded more than once under the following conditions: That previous grades were, at least in part, the result of extenuating circumstances. A student should repeat a course because there has been a significant lapse of time, normally over five years, since the student previously took the course. Certain courses may be repeated up to a maximum of three times for a total of four enrollments regardless of the grades earned. These courses are identified in the college catalog and the schedule of classes. All grades earned for the authorized repeats shall be counted toward the grade point average. Transcript Notation: When courses are repeated for which a substandard grade was received, credit will be given once. All coursework shall remain on the student's permanent record. The course will be annotated such that the grade point calculation occurs for the most recent grade. When courses are repeated for which a nonsubstandard grade was received, credit will be given once. All coursework shall remain on the student's permanent record. The course will be annotated such that the grade point calculation and credit occurs for the first grade received. When repeating a course at another college or university to replace a substandard grade received at College of the Canyons, a Transfer-Course Repeat Form must be filed in the Admissions and Records Office to have the grades posted to the College of the Canyons academic transcript. Repetition of courses for which the student has received a non-substandard grade Per Section of Title 5, California Code of Regulations, the Santa Clarita Community College District has adopted the following policy with regard to repeating courses for which the student has earned a non-substandard grade: Students may submit a Repeat Petition, accompanied by verified extenuating circumstances, requesting that courses be repeated. If approved, grades and units awarded for courses repeated under this section shall not be counted in calculating a student's grade point average. Course repetition shall be permitted in cases where such repetition is necessary for a student to meet a legally mandated training requirement as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Such courses may be repeated for credit, any number of times, regardless of whether or not substandard work was previously recorded, and the grade and units received each time shall be included for purposes of calculating the student's grade point average. The Santa Clarita Community College District reserves the right to require a student to certify or document that course repetition is necessary to complete legally mandated training pursuant to this section. PASS/NO PASS It is recognized that many students fail to explore outside their specific fields of competence for fear of damaging their academic records. To offset this, a system of pass (P)/no pass (NP) grading has been devised. Students have the option, during the time of registration, to petition to take classes on a P/NP basis in lieu of a grade of A, B, C, D, F, or FW. Students electing to be evaluated on a P/NP basis will receive credit upon satisfactory completion (grade of C or better) of the course. Students who fail to perform satisfactorily will be assigned a grade of no pass (NP). Regulations 1. A maximum of 18 semester units of credit can be applied towards the associate in arts or associate in science degree. Pass (P)/no pass (NP) grades received as a result of awarding Advance Placement units are exempt from the 18 unit limit. 2. Students who elect to take a course on a pass/no pass basis must receive approval from their counselor and file a Pass/No Pass Petition in the Admissions and Records Office before 30 % of the semester or course transpires. 3. Courses in which this option is available are listed in the college catalog. Generally, no course taken for a pass/no pass grading option may be used toward a major for an associate degree. Exceptions are made for General Arts and Science majors, who are limited to 9.0 units of P/NP towards this major. Students should be aware that courses graded P/NP might not be accepted in a transfer major, and are advised to consult with their intended transfer institution. 4. Students who elect to be evaluated on a P/NP basis do not have the option of reversing their decision at a later date. 5. Students taking courses on a P/NP basis are held responsible for all assignments and examinations. 6. Courses graded on a P/NP basis are not counted in calculating grade point average; however, they are considered in calculating progress probation/dismissal. Students electing to take courses on a P/NP basis must meet any course prerequisite prior to enrolling in the course. 7. The P/NP option is not applicable to courses taken through credit by examination. 8. Some courses are offered on a P/NP basis only. These courses are listed in the college catalog. College of the Canyons 27

28 ACADEMIC INFORMATION CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Credit by examination may be granted for proficiency previously accomplished in other than an accredited institution; for study; travel; or other experiences in College of the Canyons approved courses. Credit attempted by this method shall be so marked on the student's permanent record on an A - F grading system. Units and grade points earned shall be counted toward the associate degree. Units earned by credit by examination are not considered as units completed in residence and will not be used for reports to insurance companies or other similar agencies. Students must obtain permission from the division dean or department chair from which the course is offered and obtain approval from a counselor. A $35/unit fee must be paid prior to taking the exam. Department chairs (or division chairs) will forward the results of the examination to the Admissions and Records Office for processing and recording. The $35 fee represents the current enrollment fee of $26 a unit plus a $9 per unit processing fee. The fee for credit by exam will change if the enrollment fee changes. Requirements for Credit by Examination 1. Students wishing to receive credit by examination must be in good academic standing at College of the Canyons and be currently enrolled at least half time. 2. Petitions for credit by examination in approved courses must be submitted before 50% of the term is completed. Grades for courses taken through credit by examination are due in the Admissions and Records Office by the last day of finals for the semester or term. 3. Courses taken through credit by examination are subject to A - F grading. Incomplete, withdrawals, or no-pass grades are not allowed. 4. Unit credit may not be granted after credit has been earned for a more advanced College of the Canyons course. Additionally, unit credit may not be granted for prerequisites once the more advanced course has been completed. 5. A second examination may not be attempted for the same course, but the course may be taken for credit following regular enrollment procedures. 6. The student must be eligible to take the particular course for credit in terms of any prerequisites and other enrollment requirements. 7. A maximum of 18 units may be taken through credit by examination. 8. Resident, non-resident and international students will all be charged at the same rate of $35/unit through credit by examination. 9. Credit by examination fees must be paid prior to taking the exam. Fees are non-refundable. CREDIT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY TRAINING Credit for basic recruit academy training instructional programs in Administration of Justice or other criminal justice occupations shall be granted as follows: Unit credit will be given for training from institutions which meet the standards of training of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission. A single block of unit credit will be given and identified as academy credit. One unit of credit may be granted for each 50 hours. Unit credits granted for Law Enforcement Academy Training will be posted upon completion of one unit of College of the Canyons coursework. Physical Education and Wellness for the associate degree requirement will be waived. CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE A veteran who has completed a continuous active duty period of 181 days or more with the United States military service (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and/or Navy), and who was discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable, may petition and be allowed credit as follows: Depending on the branch of service, a veteran will be awarded between three and four units of college credit for completion of Military Basic Training. Two of these units can be used to meet the Physical Education requirement for both the College of the Canyons associate degree and/or CSU General Education breadth certification. The remaining unit(s) will be posted as elective credit. The veteran may also receive additional elective credit for formal service school courses offered by the United States military services. Service school transcripts are evaluated and credit granted based on the recommendations by the Commission on Accreditation of Service Experiences of the American Council on Education. A maximum of 18 units will be allowed for military school service. Unit credit will be posted on the academic transcript and reported to the Veteran's Administration at the end of the second semester/term of attendance. Veterans will be allowed full credit for college-level courses completed under the auspices of DANTES or the United States Armed Forces Institute. Such credit will be treated in the same manner and under the same policies as allowing credit from accredited colleges and universities. DIRECTORY INFORMATION The Santa Clarita Community College District regards the following as "directory information" which can be released to the public: student's name, current enrollment status, dates of attendance, major field of study, degrees and awards received from the College, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, the 28 Santa Clarita Community College District

29 ACADEMIC INFORMATION most recent public or private school attended by the student. If a student desires to withhold directory information, he or she must file a written request with the Admissions and Records Office. In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, all other student information, excluding that designated as directory information, cannot be released to a third party without written permission submitted to the college by the student. This law applies to all students attending College of the Canyons, regardless of the student's age. GRADES Awarding grades to students is the responsibility of the instructor of the course in which the student is enrolled. Once awarded, grades may not be changed except where evidence is presented that a clerical error has occurred. (See Student Grievance Policy, page 239.) The grading system and grading point equivalent follow: A Excellent 4 grade points/units B Good 3 grade points/units C Satisfactory 2 grade points/units D Passing, less than Satisfactory 1 grade point/unit F Failing 0 grade points/units FW Failing, lack of attendance 0 grade points/units The I, W, NC, CR, NP, P and IP are not used in computing grade point averages; however, I, W, NP, and NC are used in the calculation of progress probation/dismissal. MW grades are given to students called up to active duty in the military. Upon presentation of orders, an MW grade is awarded for each class for which the student was enrolled, regardless of when the student stopped attending. MW grades are non-evaluative and do not count in computing the grade point average, nor are they used in calculating progress probation/dismissal. Upon returning from active duty, the student is considered a continuing student with no break in attendance. They retain original catalog rights and resume the same level of priority registration. W Withdrawal MW Military Withdrawal CR Credit NC No Credit P Pass NP No Pass IP In Progress I Incomplete RD Report Delayed Note: The grade of incomplete is given only in cases of emergency and when the student is unable to complete the course due to circumstances beyond his/her control usually during the final weeks of the course. Arrangements to receive an I must be made with the instructor before the course ends. To clear an "I" grade, a student must make arrangements with the instructor to make up the grade prior to the end of the ensuing semester in which the incomplete was given. Failure to clear an "I" grade will result in a grade by the instructor given in lieu of completion of the course and could result in an F or FW grade being assigned. An incomplete grade cannot be changed to a W or to NC. Students may not re-enroll in a class in which an "I" is pending. Grading Review Policy Introduction California Education Code Section 76224, quoted below, states the conditions upon which grades or grading may be questioned. When grades are given for any courses of instruction taught in a community college district, the grade given to each student shall be the grade determined by the instructor of the course and the determination of the student s grade by the instructor, in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency, shall be final. Students may ask that final course grades be reviewed under the guidelines stated in this policy Conditions under which final grades may be reviewed a. The course grade to be reviewed must be an evaluative grade as defined in Santa Clarita Community College District Policy 508. b. Final grade review must be requested by the student in writing, using the appropriate College form, within 180 calendar days from the posting of the final grade. 1. Students may petition to the Chief Student Services Officer for an extension of this time limit. Petitions must be based upon extenuating circumstances as defined in Education Code. c. Grades may only be reviewed within the following context: 1. Mistake defined for the purposes of this policy as an error in calculation, or an error in marking the roll book relevant to grades, or attendance. Additionally, mistakes may occur when physically assigning grades or when grades are scanned into the computer system. 2. Bad Faith defined for the purpose of this policy as disregarding or changing the basis of assigning grades after publication in the course syllabus or using a system of grading other than that found in the syllabus without prior notification to the students. 3. Fraud for the purpose of this policy may exist when a grade is based upon some sort of dishonest activity, for example, selling grades or asking students to perform non-relevant activity in exchange for grades. 4. Incompetency defined for the purpose of this policy as, but not limited to, an instructor who is not able to judge a student s performance in the class. A student may claim incompetency when he or she feels the instructor has an impaired ability (due to accident or illness) to adequately judge the student s performance. College of the Canyons 29

30 ACADEMIC INFORMATION d. Students possess evidence that the final grade was determined based upon one of the criteria in C above Review Procedure A Step I A student who believes the final grade received was due to mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence shall meet with the faculty member in an attempt to resolve his/her concern B Step II Hearing In the event Step I fails to resolve the concern, the student shall meet with the faculty member, the appropriate division dean, and/or the department chair (as determined by the division dean). 1. During this meeting the student must produce a preponderance of evidence that the final grade was determined based upon one of the criteria in above. 2. Students may be accompanied by representation at the student s expense. 3. The division dean shall produce a written decision on the matter within fourteen (14) calendar days. Copies of the decision will be forwarded to the student and the faculty member in question C STEP III Appeal In the event Step II fails to resolve the concern, the matter may be appealed to the Grade Review Committee (GRC). 1. The GRC shall be comprised of the following: a. The Chief Student Services Officer, or designee, who shall serve as chair, b. The Chief Instructional Officer or designee, c. The Associated Student Government president or designee, d. Two faculty members (not associated with the matter) appointed by the Academic Senate President. 2. The GRC may do the following: a. Hear testimony relevant to the matter, b. Review the findings of the division dean, c. Review course work and other relevant materials, and d. Conduct its own review. 3. The GRC will render a written opinion on the matter within fourteen (14) calendar days of concluding its process. Copies of the opinion will be forwarded to the student and the faculty member in question. 4. The decision of the GRC to not change the grade will be final. 5. In the event the GRC recommends a change of grade, and the faculty member disagrees, the decision will be forwarded to the Board of Trustees for review and disposition. PROBATION/DISMISSAL Academic Standards Definitions: 1. Units attempted: for probation, subject to dismissal, and dismissal purposes only, all units of credit in which the student is enrolled at College of the Canyons. 2. Units enrolled: All units of credit for which the student is enrolled after the first four weeks or 30% of the time the class is scheduled to meet, whichever is less, at the College. 3. Consecutive semesters: Enrollment in two semesters (fall and spring) or enrollment in one semester, followed by a break, then enrollment in another full semester. Summer sessions and intersessions shall not be considered when calculating consecutive semesters. Standards for Progress Probation Progress Probation: A College student shall be placed on progress probation if the student has enrolled in a total of at least 12 units and the percentage of all units in which a student has enrolled for which entries of W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), and NC (No Credit) are recorded reaches or exceeds 50%. Removal of Probation 1. Academic probation: A student on academic probation for a grade-point deficiency shall be removed from probation when the student's cumulative grade-point average is 2.0 or higher. 2. Progress probation: A student on progress probation, because of excess units for which entries of W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), and NC (No Credit) are recorded, shall be removed from probation when the percentage of units in this category drops below 50%. A student shall be subject to dismissal for academic performance after being placed on probation and having earned a cumulative grade-point average of below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters. A student shall be subject to dismissal for progress after two consecutive semesters of progress probation as defined above. Standards for Dismissal A student shall be dismissed under the following conditions: 1. Academic dismissal: When the student has earned a cumulative grade-point average of less than 2.0 in all units attempted for three consecutive semesters. 2. Progress dismissal: When the cumulative percentage of units in which the student has been enrolled for which entries of W, I, and NC are recorded in at least three consecutive semesters reaches or exceeds 50%. Exceptions to Dismissal A student who is dismissed may be continued in subjectto-dismissal status for one semester under the following conditions: 1. Academic: When, in the most recent semester of enrollment, the student enrolled in at least six new 30 Santa Clarita Community College District

31 ACADEMIC INFORMATION units and earned a semester grade-point average of 2.25 or higher. 2. Progress: When, in the most recent semester of enrollment, the student completes more than 75 % of the units in which the student enrolled. Appeal of Dismissal Dismissal may be postponed and the student continued subject to dismissal if the student presents evidence of extenuating circumstances or shows significant improvement in academic achievement but has not been able to achieve to a level that would meet the requirements for removal from probation or subject to dismissal status. A student who has been dismissed and wishes to continue the next semester may submit a written appeal in compliance with the following College procedures: Appeals should be based on the following: 1. Evidence, based on the academic record, that subject-to-dismissal status does not reflect the student's usual level of performance. 2. Circumstances beyond the control of the student, for example, accident or illness. 3. Evidence that the student has enrolled in a prescribed corrective program designed to assist him/her in improving academic skills. Continuation may be granted, denied, or postponed subject to fulfillment of conditions prescribed by the College. Students are continued in subject-to-dismissal status in accordance with policy Dismissal may also be postponed if the student participates in a one day counseling workshop called an Intensive. Upon completion of the Intensive, the student will be reinstated for the next semester and given a contract that specifies the academic performance requirements. This option may only be exercised once. Re-admission after Dismissal A student who has been dismissed may request reinstatement after one semester has elapsed (excluding summer sessions and intersessions). The student shall consult with a counselor, prior to the start of the semester, to formulate a corrective educational plan and to obtain approval to enroll. Students with multiple dismissals may be referred to a designated administrator for a case review. Re-admission may be granted, denied, or postponed subject to fulfillment of conditions prescribed by the College. Re-admitted students are returned in subject-todismissal status in accordance with policy TRANSCRIPTS Transcript Evaluation Students who submit transcripts from other colleges and universities must request them to be evaluated by submitting an Inclusion of External Coursework form to the Admissions and Records Office. In most cases, units accepted from other institutions will not be posted on College of the Canyons academic transcripts until students have completed 12 units in residence. The most notable exceptions are for students requesting financial aid, military benefits, and completion of at least one unit for IGETC certification on the students final transcripts. For further information, contact the Admissions and Records Office. Transcript Requests Copies of the student academic transcript may be sent upon completion of coursework to another institution or agency upon receipt of a signed written release. Signed statements of release may be mailed or faxed to the Admissions and Records Office. Students are entitled to two copies of their transcripts without cost. A charge of $5.00 will be made for each additional transcript. There is a fee of $8.00 for rush transcripts that are prepared within 24 to 48 hours of the next business day. Transcript requests can be made in the Admissions and Records Office on either the Valencia or Canyon Country campus. Official and unofficial transcript requests can be made online at click My Canyons, or in the Admissions and Records Office on either the Valencia or Canyon Country campus. Degree and Enrollment Verifications College of the Canyons has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree and enrollment verifications. The National Student Clearinghouse can be contacted at or The fax number is (703) and the mailing address is National Student Clearinghouse, Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300, Herndon, VA, Enrollment verifications for students are free through this service. Employers and entities acting on behalf of the student are required to pay a nominal fee. Continuing Education (noncredit) enrollment verifications must be requested at the Continuing Education office on the Valencia campus, room V-110. TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS Transfer curricula information has been compiled to help the many College of the Canyons students who intend to transfer to another college or university. Each institution of higher learning has its own requirements for admission and for junior standing. To prepare for continued education, a student must decide to which college/university the student will transfer and learn the transfer admission and major preparation transfer requirements of that particular college. These requirements can be found in the catalog of that institution. Students should also consult the California articulation database ASSIST ( for articulation agreements between California Community Colleges and the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC) systems. A university may be made up of a number of colleges. The college in which one will do work depends upon the field of study or major. This means that in any institution of higher learning it will be necessary for a student to fulfill three types of requirements: First, the general university requirements for graduation; second, those set up by the college under which the major department is classified; and third, those set up by the department in which a student majors. College of the Canyons 31

32 ACADEMIC INFORMATION While attending College of the Canyons, a student who plans to transfer to a four-year college or university should take the courses required by the institution the student is preparing to attend. Since each institution numbers its courses differently, the student must study the course descriptions at both colleges to see if they are equivalent. The student is advised to seek counseling assistance as early as possible in planning transfer to a four-year institution. The student should take care in observing the application deadlines that are published by the various institutions. For help on which courses meet transfer requirements for specific majors at various four-year colleges and universities, please see a College of the Canyons counselor INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) FOR TRANSFER TO CSU AND UC Please note that IGETC alone does not meet the transfer requirements. Completion of all the requirements in the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) satisfies the lower division general education at California State University or University of California system without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower-division, general education courses to satisfy campus general education requirements. IGETC may be an inappropriate option for some UC campus majors. Students must meet UC or CSU admission requirements in order to transfer. The course requirements for all areas must be completed before the IGETC can be certified. All courses must be completed with grades of C or better ( C grades are not allowed). Certification of IGETC is not automatic; certification must be requested from Admissions and Records at the time when the final COC transcript is sent to the transfer college/university. The first term that a course can be applied to this plan is indicated by the semester and year. For example, F00 indicates Fall 2000, which is the first term this course can be applied. A course may be listed in more than one area, but shall not be certified in more than one area. Indicates that transfer credit may be limited by UC or CSU or both. Please consult with a counselor. (F#) indicates first year that a course can be applied to this plan. AREA 1 - ENGLISH COMMUNICATION CSU: Three courses required, one from each group below. UC: Two courses required, one each from group A and B. Group A: English - Composition (one course, three semester units) English 101, 101H Group B: Critical Thinking - English Composition (one course, three semester units) English 102 or English 103. This requirement must be met by completing a course at a California community college only. AP credit is not applicable. Group C: Oral Communication - CSU only (one course, three semester units) Communication Studies 105 or 105H AREA 2 - MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING (One course, three semester units minimum) Business 291* (F05); Economics 291* (F05); Mathematics 103, 104, 111 (F04), 140, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 240; Psychology *135 (F07); Sociology *135 (F07) AREA 3 - ARTS & HUMANITIES (At least three courses, with at least one from the arts and one from the humanities, nine semester units, C minimum) Arts Courses: Art 110, 111, 115, 205; Cinema 120, 121, 122, 123 (SP06), 131; Dance 100; Music 100, 105, 106, 107 (F03), 112; Photography 140 (F00); Theater 110, 220, 221 Humanities Courses: Anthropology 210; Economics 170; English 111 (F05), 135, 225, 250, 251, 260, 261, 262(F03), 263, 264, 265, 270, 271 (F96), 272, 273 (F99), 274 (F99), 275, 280 (F95), 281, 285; French 201, 202; History 101, 102, *111, 111H *112, 115 (Sp07), 116 (F06), 117 (F06), 120 (F00), 130 (F06), 161 (F02), 165, 170, 191 (F00), 192 (F00), 193 (F06), 210, 212, 230 (F02), 240, 241 (F01), 242 (F01), 243 (F01), 245 (F96); Humanities 100 (F02), 101 (F00), 150 (F02); Philosophy 101, 102, 110 (F02), 111 (F02), 112 (F02), 120, 220, 225 (F06), 240, 250 (F02); Sign Language 110 (F00); Sociology 200; Spanish 201, 202, 240 AREA 4 - SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (At least three courses in at least two disciplines - nine semester units) Anthropology 103, 103H, 105, *210, 215, 220; Communication Studies 250, 256 (F97); Early Childhood Education 125 (F03); Economics 170, 190, 201, 201H, 202, 230; Geography 102; History 101, 102, *111, 111H *112, 115, 116 (F06), 117 (F06), *120 (F00), 130 (F06), 161 (F02), 165, 170, 191 (F00), 192 (F00), 193 (F06), 210, 212, 230 (F02), 240, 241 (F01), 242 (F01), 243 (F01), 245 (F96); MEA 100; Political Science 150, 150H, 200, 230, 250, 270; Psychology 101, 101H, 105, 109 (F02), 126, 172, 225, 230 (F00), 235 (F95), 240 (F03), 272; MEA 100; Sociology 101, 101H (F06), 102, 103 (F01), 105 (F97), 106 (F03), 108 (F05), 110, 112, 150 (F04), 200, 207, 208 (F00), 209, 210 (F00), 217, 226, 230, 233 (F04) 32 Santa Clarita Community College District

33 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AREA 5 - PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (Two courses, one Physical Science course and one Biological Science course; at least one must include a laboratory, seven - nine semester units) Underlined courses indicates a laboratory course Physical Sciences: Astronomy *100 (F97), *101, *102; Chemistry *110 (F02), *151, *201, 202, 255, 256; Geography 101, 101L (S06) 103; Geology 100, 101, 102, 105, *109, 218; Physical Science 101 (F03); Physics *101 (SP07), *110, *111, *220, *221, *222 Biological Sciences: Anthropology 101, 101L (F02); Biological Sciences *100 (F01), 104, *106, *107, 130 (F95), 132, 140 (F02), *201 (F03), *202 (F03), *204, *205, *215, *216, 219 (F02), 221, 230 (F00), 240 (F02), *250; Psychology 102 LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH UC requirement only. Proficiency equivalent to two years high school study. High School Transcript must be on file in Admissions and Records Office. Arabic 101 (SU07); Chinese 101 (SU07); French 101; German 101; Italian 101 (F06); Sign Language 101 (F00); Spanish 101 or 101A (F00) AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (Six units required) Not part of IGETC but required for graduation from CSU. U.S. History (three units) and U.S. Constitution, State and Local Government (three units) required. Complete one course from each area below: 1. Economics 170; History *111, 111H, *112, 120 (F02), 130 (F05), *150, 170, 230 (F02), or Political Science 150, 150H Or complete History 111, 111H and 112 combined Please consult with a COC Counselor. AP Exam scores of three, four or five may be used to satisfy any IGETC subject area except Critical Thinking - English Composition. Courses used to meet the American Institutions Requirement may not be used to fulfill IGETC requirements above for CSU GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS TO CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (In Compliance with Executive Order Subject to revision by CSU system) Upon completion of this pattern of courses, College of the Canyons will certify that a student's lower-division general education requirements are completed for any of the 23 campuses within the CSU system. Students who transfer with GE certification will be responsible only for the upper-division requirements in general education. Certification is not automatic. A student must have completed 12 units in residence at College of the Canyons and must request GE certification from the Admissions and Records Office with the final transcript. NOTICE: 1. These requirements apply to students who began college starting with the Fall, 2006 Semester. 2. Students must have a minimum of 60 transferable semester units with a C average (2.0 GPA) to be considered an upper division transfer. Of the 60 units needed, at least 30 semester units must be from the GE courses listed below. 3. Students must complete all of Area A (Communication in the English Language and Critical Thinking) and Area B-4 (Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning) with C grade or better. Please be aware that some campuses may not let a student complete Area A and B-4 during the last term prior to transfer to CSU -- please see a counselor for specifics. 4. With the exception of the science lab requirement (B-3), a single course may not meet more than one general education requirement. 5. For clarification of transfer eligibility, please contact a COC counselor or program advisor. AREA A: COMMUNICATION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND CRITICAL THINKING Nine units (Select three units from each sub-category) A-1: Oral Communication: Communication Studies 105, 105H (SP07), 205 (F01), 223 (F97) A-2: Written Communication: English 101, 101H A-3: Critical Thinking: Communication Studies 225; English 102, 103; Philosophy 106, 230 (F01); Sociology 108 (F01) AREA B: PHYSICAL UNIVERSE AND ITS LIFE FORMS Nine units (Select at least one three-unit class from B-1, B-2, and B-4. At least one of the selections must include a lab course, listed in B-3.) B-1: Physical Science: Astronomy 100 (F96), 101, 102; Biological Science 218 (F03); Chemistry 110 (F02), 151, 201, 202, 221, 255, 256; Geography 101, 103(F08); Geology 100, 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 109, 218 (F09); Physical Science 101 (F01); Physics 101(Sp07), 110, 111, 220, 221, 222 B-2: Life Science: Anthropology 101; Biological Science 100 (F01), 104, 106, 107, 130, 132, 140 (F02), 201(F03), 202 (F03), 204, 205, 215, 216, 219 (F02), 221, 230 (F98), 231 (F01), 240 (F02), 250; Psychology 102 B-3: Laboratory Activity: (At least one of the following classes, which have labs, must be included in Group B-1 or B-2): Anthropology 101L (F02); Biological Science 100 (F01), 106, 107, 201 (F03), 202 (F03), 204, 205, 215, 216, 218 (F03), 219 (F02), 221, 230 (F98), 231 (F01), 240 (F02), 250; Chemistry 110 (F02), 151, 201, 202, 221, 255, 256; Geography 101L (F05); Geology 100, 107, 218 (F09); Physical Science 101 (F01); Physics 110, 111, 220, 221, 222 College of the Canyons 33

34 ACADEMIC INFORMATION B-4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning: Economics 291 (F97); Mathematics 102, 103, 104, 111 (F03), 130, 140, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 240; Psychology 135; Sociology 135 AREA C: ARTS, LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, ETHNIC STUDIES, GENDER STUDIES Nine units (Nine units total, with at least one class from C-1 and C-2.) C-1: Arts: (Art, Dance, Music, Theater) Art 110, 111, 115, 124A, 124B, 133 (F99), 140, 141, 205; Cinema 120, 121, 122, 123 (F06), 131; Communication Studies 150; Dance 100, 111, 121, 122, 131, 132, 141, 142, 170; English 105; Interior Design 114 (F02), 115 (F02); MEA 102(F10); Music 100, 105, 106, 107 (F03), 108 (F08), 112, 120, 121 (F00), 122 (F00), 123 (F00), 125, 126 (F00); Photography 140 (F00), 150, 160, 285; Theater 110, 140, 141, 190, 220 C-2: Humanities: (Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Literature, Philosophy, Foreign Language) Anthropology 210; Arabic 101; Business 160 (F02); Chinese 101; English 102, 108 (F03), 109 (F03), 111 (F03), 135, 225, 250, 251, 260, 261, 262 (F03), 263, 264, 265, 270, 271, 272, 273 (F98), 274 (F98), 275, 280, 281, 285; French 101, 102, 201, 202; German 101; History 101, 102, 111H (F09), 115, 116 (F06), 117 (F06), 120 (F00), 130 (F06), 161 (F02), 165, 191 (F00), 192 (F00), 193 (F06), 212, 230 (F02), 240, 241 (F01), 242 (F01), 243 (F01); Humanities 100 (F02), 101 (F00), 150 (F02); Italian 101 (F06); KPET 209; Philosophy 101, 102, 110 (F02), 111 (F02), 112 (F02), 120, 215 (F05), 220, 225 (F05), 240 (F02), 250; Sign Language 101 (F06), 102 (F06), 103, 250 (F06), 104 (F06), 110 (F00); Sociology 200; Spanish 101, 101A (F00), 102, 102A (F00), 150, 160, 201, 202, 240; Theater 240 (F00) AREA D: SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS AND BEHAVIOR; HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Nine units (Select classes from at least two of the subcategories listed below. It is recommended that the American Institutions Requirement (AIR) be met within the selected nine units.) D-0: Sociology and Criminology: Sociology 101, 101H (F06), 102, 108 (F00), 110 (F03), 150 (F03), 200, 201, 203 (F01), 207, 208 (F00), 210 (F00), 226, 230, 233 (F01) D-1: Anthropology and Archaeology: Anthropology 103, 103H, 105, 215, 220 D-2: Economics: Economics 150, 201, 201H, 202 D-3: Ethnic Studies: Anthropology 210, 215; Business 126 (F02); History 101, 102, 116 (F05), 117 (F05), 230 (F02), 240, 245; Sociology 105 (F96), Spanish 240 D-4: Gender Studies: Communication Studies 260 (F97); Health Science 243; History 120 (F00); Psychology 235; Sociology 200 D-5: Geography: Geography 102 D-6: History: Economics 170; History 101, 102, 111, 111H (F09), 112, 115, 116 (F05), 117 (F05), 120 (F00), 130 (F06), 161 (F02), 165, 170, 191 (F00), 192 (F00), 193 (F06), 210, 212, 230 (F02), 240, 241 (F01), 242 (F01), 243 (F01), 245 D-7: Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science: Communication Studies 246 (F95), 256 (S95); Early Childhood Education 120 (F02), 125 (F03); Health Science 243; Sociology 105 (F96) D-8: Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions: Early Childhood Education 120; Psychology 101, 101H, 105, 109 (F02), 126, 172, 225, 230 (F00), 235, 240 (F03), 272 D-9: Psychology: Early Childhood Education 120; Psychology 101, 101H, 105, 109 (F02), 126, 172, 225, 230 (F00), 235, 240 (F03), 272 NOTE: The American Institutions Requirement (AIR) (U.S. History, Constitution, California State and Local Government) as well as requirements for Political and Economic Institutions may be met by completion of one of the following options: Complete one course from (a) and (b) below: (a) History 111, 111H, 112, 120 (F02), 170, 230 (F02) or 245 (b) Political Science 150, 150H OR Complete History 111, or 111H and 112 AREA E: LIFELONG UNDERSTANDING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT Three Units Communication Studies 235, 250; Counseling 100 (F08), 110 (S07), 111, 112 (S10), 150 (F07); Dance 101 (F00), 107 (F06), 108 (F06), 133 (F00), 134 (F00), 130, 135 (F00), 137 (F03), 180 (F00), (all Dance courses limited to two units); Health Science 100, 149 (F05), 150 (F00), 243; Kinesiology/PE Activity (KPEA) 100, 101A, 101B, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 (F07), 108, 108A, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 115, 118A, 118B, 118C, 119, 120, 121, 122, 140, 141, 150, 165A, 165B, 165C, 170A, 170B, 171, 175A, 175B, 180A, 180B, 180C, 185A, 185B, 185C, 195A, 195B, 195C, 196, 200, 245, 260, 275, 280, 290, KPET 150, Kinesiology/PE Intercollegiate (KPEI) 152, 153, 245, 250A, 250B, 255, 260, 265, 270, 275, 280, 290, 295 (All preceding PE courses are limited to two units toward this requirement); Kinesiology/PE Theory (KPET) 200 (F01), 204; MEA 100; Psychology 105, 150, 172 (F00), 230 (F00); Recreation 101 (F06), 103 (F06); Sociology 103, 110 (F03), 201, 208 (F00), 230, 233 (F01) 34 Santa Clarita Community College District

35 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Support Services & Programs COC Provides Hope Toward the Future - from 2010 COC Student Calendar. Photographer: Kimiko Krogh College of the Canyons 35

36 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ACADEMY OF THE CANYONS College of the Canyons has several important partnerships with the William S. Hart Union High School District. One of them is Academy of the Canyons, located in the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on the Valencia Campus. Academy of the Canyons (AOC) began as a middle college high school in which 11th and 12th grade students could take required high school classes and college classes at the same time. AOC now includes the Early College High School Program (ECHS), which is also in collaboration with the William S. Hart Union High School District and funded through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. ECHS focuses on providing students, who are typically underrepresented in postsecondary education, an accelerated academic program leading to completion of a high school diploma along with up to two years of college course work while in high school. Academy of the Canyons is now a 4-year high school blending both the middle college and early college initiatives. This program is designed for students who are mature and ready for a college campus experience. Applications are made through the high school district. For information regarding AOC, contact the principal at (661) or by ATHLETICS College of the Canyons Cougar athletic teams compete in the Western State Conference. The Valencia campus provides a wide range of intercollegiate sports for both men and women. Men's teams compete in baseball, basketball, soccer, cross country, football, golf, swimming, and track and field. Cougar athletics fields women's teams in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, and volleyball. Intercollegiate athletic competition is governed by the California Community Colleges Commission on Athletics. To be eligible for intercollegiate competition, student athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units during the season of the sport (nine of those units must be degree applicable). Between seasons of sport, student athletes are required to complete 24 units, 18 of which must be degree applicable, with a 2.0 grade point average. Consult the athletic director or athletic advisor to determine athletic eligibility and to complete a student educational plan. BOOKSTORE Bookstore Hours To contact the bookstore for current store hours, please call (661) The Valencia campus bookstore is located in room STCN-134A of the Student Center Building and seasonal operations at the Canyon Country Campus are located in Quad 3, room 302. The campus bookstore services the general needs of the student body. The store stocks current semester textbooks, paperbacks, greeting cards, clothing and miscellaneous supplies for sale to students, faculty and campus visitors. Buyback Students may sell their books back to the bookstore every day. However, the best time for students to sell back their books and receive up to 50 % of the retail price back is during the last week of each semester. Books sold back to the bookstore outside of the last week, do not receive as much as they do during the last week of the term. All books sold back must be in good condition without water damage, missing pages or excessive writing. The covers of the book must be in good condition without tears or spine damage. Refund Policy Textbooks: Full refund, if returned within the first week of class, in the original form of payment with a receipt. With a proof of schedule change, a full refund will be given in the original form of payment with a receipt during the first 30 days of classes, each term. No refunds given on textbooks without a receipt. Refund given within two days of purchase after the first week of class. No refunds given on custom course materials, outlines or study guides. Textbooks must be in original condition, including shrink wrap if applicable. All Other Merchandise: Full refund in your original form of payment with a receipt within 30 days of purchase. No refunds given on magazines or prepaid phone cards. All merchandise must be in original condition. CALWORKS PROGRAM CalWORKs is a state-funded program that provides supportive services and encouragement to students who receive cash aid (i.e. AFDC, TANF) and are the parent of a dependent child. The program provides support to qualified students in the attainment of their educational goals and in their transition from college to work or to university. Students may receive: Financial assistance for childcare Financial assistance for books, education-related materials and supplies Financial assistance for transportation Work Study opportunities that ensure all earnings are 100 percent exempt from cash aid Personal and academic counseling in a supportive and informative environment that encourages student success Vocational and career counseling Study skills, life skills, job skills, classes and workshops Confidential liaison between program participant, the College, the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), and other agencies Referral to other departments at the College and to other agencies when required 36 Santa Clarita Community College District

37 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS CalWORKs Eligibility Criteria 1. The student must be a legal resident of the State of California 2. The student must be on cash aid (i.e. AFDC, TANF) 3. The student must be in compliance with DPSS and/or GAIN program requirements 4. A CalWORKs contract must be signed and followed by the student 5. The student must be in compliance with the College CalWORKs program requirements 6. The student must maintain normal progress (as defined by college policies) toward a certificate or degree leading to employment while maintaining a satisfactory grade point average of 2.0 or higher CalWORKs applications and information are available in the Student Support Center or call (661) on the Valencia campus or in Building 1B (call for an appointment) on the Canyon Country campus. Information is available at STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND STUDENT LIFE Students are strongly encouraged to become involved with student development activities and opportunities for enrichment outside the classroom. Many of these activities can be found on campus or in the surrounding community. They help students to apply, in practical situations, the theory they learn in the classroom. Benefits include leadership development, skill-building, interacting with people and understanding group dynamics, all of which can be utilized throughout one's life. Information about all of the following programs and services can be obtained by visiting the Student Development Office located in room STCN-102 in the Student Center on the Valencia campus or in the ASG Student Lounge on the Canyon Country campus. Associated Student Government (ASG) The purpose of the Associated Student Government is to promote the general welfare of the students, to guarantee equality of opportunity among students, to offer experience in the practice of American democratic government and to encourage student participation in planning student activities as permitted under the Education Code of the State of California and the policies of the Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District. The officers of the student government are elected by the student body to represent all students in interactions with the College administration, staff and faculty and with state legislators and statewide organizations. Student government personnel serve on District committees and represent student viewpoints and opinions on matters of policy, curriculum and other college issues. The activity program supported by the ASG is a collegewide enterprise. Its operation is a direct benefit to each student. ASG Benefits/Student Support Fee The Associated Student Government provides benefits to all students who pay the $15.00 student support fee during the time of registration each semester and/or $10.00 each Summer or Winter session. The revenue generated from the student support fee funds students services, programs and campus activities that benefit all students and the campus. These benefits also include reduced-rate admission to most ASG-sponsored programs and activities such as concerts, athletic events, and lectures, as well as the following: FREE 25-SCORE card that provides 10-50% discounts to over 750 merchants; learn more at ASG Computer Lab STCN 124 privileges, including the use of 36PC s, 3 imac s, 5 printers, copier, fax, scanner and other general use office supplies; FREE legal services (30-minute consultation); FREE or reduced prices to ASG campus events; FREE or admission to all regular season Cougar home athletic events; 50% discount for all instructional performances in the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center; $20 rear balcony seats for all COC Presents shows; $5 rear balcony seats for Almost Free Family Series shows; Student Rush: Day of the Event Only, $20 Tickets for all COC Presents events and $5 tickets for Almost Free Family Series shows. Ability to purchase discounted movie tickets for Regal, Edwards, AMC or Pacific Theatres*; Discounted tickets to coupons to Southern California Theme parks and attractions; Eligibility to apply for $30,000+ in student government scholarships. Available through the Office of Student Development, Student Center room STCN-102 on the Valencia campus or in Building 1C on the Canyon Country campus. *Note: Some benefits may be subject to change without notice. Students who wish to opt out of the student support fee may do so in person at the Office of Student Development, Student Center Room STCN-102, by the refund deadline for each term in which a student enrolls. For more information, please check the Student Development Web pages on the college s website at or questions to studentsupportfee@canyons.edu. Clubs and Organizations Many opportunities for involvement exist through membership and participation in student clubs and organizations. College of the Canyons 37

38 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS More than 40 charters are on file for a variety of clubs and organizations. Please check with the Student Development Office for active clubs and organizations. Students are encouraged to develop new special-interest groups on campus in addition to those which already exist. Before a new group is recognized officially, a constitution must be submitted and approved for charter by the Student Development Office, the ASG, and the Inter Club Council. Student Resource Center The Student Resource Center is a free service provided to all students at College of the Canyons with an emphasis on first-year students. The Center offers a variety of programs and services that help first-year students adjust to college life. First Year Experience As a way to provide further opportunities for success for students, the Student Resource Center offers the First Year Experience programs and services. Prior to, and at the beginning of the fall semester each year, a variety of fun and informative events take place that provide a forum for new students to meet other students, staff and faculty, and learn skills needed to be successful academically and socially at the collegiate level. These activities include Welcome Week, Student Success Seminars and Club Rush. These activities and events encourage new students to learn about student life, campus resources and services, academic programs, and skills needed to be successful students inside and outside of the classroom. Empower Hours The Student Development Office also offers workshops as part of the First Year Experience during the fall semester. These workshops focus on topics that are aimed at equipping students with skills and tools to help them succeed during the first year of college. Topics are facilitated by various faculty members and range from time management tips to test-taking skills. Cougar Mentor Program The Cougar Mentor Program is a peer advisement program that provides support and guidance to new students during their first year of college. Students can meet with a Cougar Mentor to find out about campus resources, student success tips and how to navigate their way through College of the Canyons. Student Success Seminars Student Success Seminars are a series of free workshops offered to new students and any student who needs assistance. They are coordinated by the Cougar Mentor Program and facilitated by Cougar Mentors, faculty and staff. A variety of topics are addressed at these workshops that range from how to adjust to college life to ways to succeed inside the classroom. Getting Connected A key to college success is becoming involved in an extracurricular activity. The Student Involvement Campaign is coordinated each fall semester to encourage students to become connected to the College by joining a campus club or organization, student government and any other extracurricular campus activity. Student Development Transcript Program The Student Development Transcript Program (SDTP) offers students the opportunity to maintain an official record of their involvement in co-curricular activities. When applying for scholarships, jobs, and/or admission to colleges and universities to which they wish to transfer, students are able to supplement their record of academic achievements with the addition of the Student Development Transcript. Cougar Volunteer Program The Volunteer and Service-Learning Center has established working agreements with off-campus community agencies and on-campus departments to provide volunteer opportunities for students. Volunteerism through the Cougar Volunteer Program provides many altruistic rewards for the volunteer. A recognition system exists to acknowledge students' involvement in these volunteer activities. Service-Learning Service-Learning opportunities exist through various courses on campus that provide students the ability to directly tie in their volunteer experience with what they are learning in the classroom while also receiving class credit. The Volunteer and Service-Learning Center, located in the Student Center, room 110 on the Valencia campus, coordinates the placement of students with community agency partners, provides an orientation to the program, and monitors students' experiences. For more information please call (661) Photo Identification Card All students, when on campus, are required to carry a photo identification card provided through the Student Development Office on the Valencia Campus or in Building 1C on the Canyon Country campus. In addition to serving as a form of photo identification, the card is also used by other departments when providing student services such as counseling and the library, which uses the card for checking out books and materials. Once a student receives the initial card, the student should keep the card for the entire time period during which he or she attends the College, even during periods of non-enrollment. The initial card is the only one the student will receive free during the student's tenure at the College. The same card is used each semester the student is enrolled. It is necessary to receive a new validation sticker from the Student Development Office at the beginning of each semester to validate enrollment for that semester. There is a fee for replacement ID cards. CAMPUS SAFETY The policy of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is to protect the members of the College community and the property of College of the Canyons. The College s Safety Department will provide reasonable protection by using methods that fit within and contribute to the educational philosophy and process of the institution. 38 Santa Clarita Community College District

39 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS CAREER SERVICES/JOB PLACEMENT The Career Center provides students and community members with the tools needed to explore career opportunities, market themselves to potential employers, and find full- or part-time employment. We offer assistance with career exploration including assessment and advisement. Job Search assistance includes resume critique and development; new job opportunities posted daily; Internet access and use of fax and phone for job search; semi-annual job and career fairs; employer on-campus recruitment; and a series of career-related workshops such as resume development, interview prep, job fairs, job search, etc. Appointments are available. The Career Center is located in the Student Center, room 123 on the Valencia campus and in Quad 1-B110 at the Canyon Country campus. For more information call (661) or visit us at CHILD CARE The Children s Program in the Valencia Campus Center for Early Childhood Education has child care openings for financially qualified student-parents of children 12 months to five years of age.* The Children s Program on the Canyon Country Campus has child care openings for financially qualified student-parents of children 3 and 4 years of age.* The Centers offer accredited toddler and preschool programs on campus for student-parents, financially qualified community members and all who desire services. For information on morning, afternoon or all-day sessions and/or to see if you qualify, please call (661) or (661) *Under various state-funded programs, free and sliding scale enrollment may be possible. Openings are limited and subject to specific grant requirements. CIVIC CENTER The Civic Center Office is responsible for processing facility requests for use of the College facilities. Facility requests are available in the Administration Building (see Switchboard) or on the intranet under Facilities Planning Services, click the Services tab, scroll to Civic Center and click on the request link. Please submit a request at least two weeks prior to the event/needs. Facility use questions can be answered by calling (661) COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION (CARE) CARE is a state-funded program dedicated to assisting single parents who receive cash aid. At College of the Canyons since 1993, CARE is a joint effort between the California Employment Development Department, Department of Public Social Services, California Community College Chancellor's Office, and College of the Canyons to help the student reach his or her educational and career goals. CARE offers academic, economic, and emotional support to the student who is on the road to becoming independent. CARE emphasizes services to ensure student success and is sensitive to the student's needs. Qualified students may receive, but are not limited to: Counseling CARE peer advisement First-day book services Parenting workshops Group support seminars Referral services Child-care grants Self-esteem seminars Other services, as determined by need eligibility criteria To be eligible for CARE, a student must: Apply for financial aid Be EOPS-eligible Be single and head of household Be 18 years of age or older Have a dependent child under age 14 Be enrolled full time (12 units or more) Be pursuing a certificate, associate degree, or a transfer program Be a legal resident of California for over a year Receive current assistance from CalWORKs, TANF, or AFDC. CARE information is available in the Student Support Center on the Valencia campus or by calling (661) or DISABLED STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (DSP&S) Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) offers educational support services for students with disabilities who are enrolled in college classes. The program provides services to students with a variety of disabilities, including, but not limited to, physical, psychological, communication, and learning disabilities. The DSP&S staff facilitates provision of support services and accommodations that may include, but are not limited to, registration and scheduling assistance, issuance of parking permits to the mobility-impaired, academic and vocational counseling, general studies classes/tutorial lab, interpreters, test-taking accommodations, note takers, interagency referrals, and alternate media. DSP&S also offers alternate media to students who qualify. Examples of materials available are Braille, large print, books on tape, and electronic text. These formats help accommodate our students specific needs and are created in the timeliest manner possible. For students with learning disabilities, or those suspected of having such disabilities, DSP&S offers assessment to determine individual strengths and weaknesses and program eligibility according to the California Community College criteria. Academic accommodations and strategies are available to students meeting the learning disability eligibility requirements as defined in the Title V Administration Code. The High-Tech Center, in Seco Hall on the Valencia campus, uses state-of-the-art adaptive computer technology, and is also an integral part of services for students with disabilities. The High-Tech Center offers a College of the Canyons 39

40 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS wide selection of special computer systems, peripheral devices and selected software. Trained personnel provide assistance to students with disabilities in effective use of assistance technology. DSP&S serves as a liaison with the campus and community agencies on behalf of students with disabilities. Students may contact DSP&S in Seco Hall, Room SCOH-103 on the Valencia campus or Building 1B on the Canyon Country campus or by calling (661) or visit the DSP&S Website at Students with verifiable disabilities who do not wish to avail themselves of the services of the DSP&S may still be eligible for reasonable accommodation and services. Contact the Vice President of Student Services (661) located in A 109 on the Valencia campus for more information. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Services for the Community Small Business Development Center SBDC offers free assistance to emerging businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) by providing a wide variety of information and guidance. For more information or to schedule a free appointment, call (661) or visit the Website at and click on SBDC. Advanced Technology Business Incubator The mission of the Advanced Technology Business Incubator is to attract, grow and graduate start-up and early-stage companies which in turn will provide economic growth and good quality, high-paying jobs to the local Santa Clarita Valley economy. For more information, visit or call (661) Employee Training Institute The Employee Training Institute, the contract education unit of the College s Economic Development Division, is focused on solving local business needs through customized training. ETI provides high quality, flexible, convenient training solutions to help local businesses become more competitive and successful. Call (661) or visit and click on ETI for more information. Center for Applied Competitive Technologies The Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) is one of 13 technology centers hosted at California community colleges. This center is dedicated to helping California manufacturers compete successfully in the global marketplace by providing them with a single point of access to advanced technology training. Call (661) or visit and click on CACT for more information. EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (EOPS) The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded retention program that recruits, and transitions to work or to university, those students who are eligible. The program's goal is to serve and encourage students from various backgrounds to continue their education at the community college level. The specific responsibility of EOPS is to develop programs, services, techniques, and activities that are over and above traditional college programs. Qualified students may receive, but are not limited to: Academic counseling Personal counseling Vocational/Career counseling Peer advising Priority registration Meal cards Financial aid referrals Transfer assistance College survival workshops Special tutoring First-day book services School supplies Computer usage Study skills workshops Cultural awareness activities Other services as determined by need EOPS Eligibility Criteria 1. Full-time student (12 units or more) 2. Legal resident of the State of California 3. Eligible for the Board of Governors fee waiver 4. An EOPS contract must be signed and followed 5. Maintain normal progress (as defined by college policies) toward a goal, certificate, or degree while maintaining a satisfactory grade point average (2.0 or higher) EOPS applications and information are available in the Student Success Center on the Valencia campus, and Building 1B (by appointment) on the Canyon Country campus or by calling (661) or FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS The purpose of financial aid is to assist students in attaining their educational goals by removing financial barriers and providing money for college. The COC Financial Aid Office offers a complete array of services designed to help students with college related costs. Fee waivers, grants, loans and work study programs provide opportunities to students who establish financial need by submitting an application for financial aid called the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid at regardless of their financial status. Eligible students are awarded financial aid on a firstcome, first-served basis, as funding permits. The priority application deadline for the next fall semester is May 40 Santa Clarita Community College District

41 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS 30th. Students who apply early and meet the May 30th deadline will receive award notification prior to the beginning of July. Students must apply for financial aid every academic year and maintain satisfactory academic progress by meeting the financial aid standards of progress, both unit and academic (cumulative grade point average) progress. A full copy of the financial aid standards of progress is available on the COC Webpage at Fee Waiver The Board of Governors provides an enrollment fee waiver program to eligible California residents. Students qualify in one of three ways: Public assistance benefits, meeting income standards, or by demonstrating $1 of financial need by filing a FAFSA. The BOGW application may be obtained in the schedule of classes, online at or from the Financial Aid Office, Seco Hall room SCOH-110 or the EOPS/CARE Office, Student Success Center, both on the Valencia campus or in Building 1A on the Canyon Country campus. Grants A grant is an award that does NOT have to be paid back. The College participates in the federal Pell Grant, federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and the Cal Grant B and C programs. Loans Low interest loans through the federal government are available to qualified students to help pay for their educational costs. The federal Stafford Student Loan must be repaid by the student borrower usually with repayment beginning six months after leaving college. Current and former students who are in default on their federal Stafford Loan will not be permitted to receive financial aid, grades, transcripts, or diplomas, nor will copies of their grades be available for transfer to other institutions. Scholarships Many community groups and organizations sponsor student scholarships as a means of expressing confidence in College of the Canyons students as a reward of academic excellence. These scholarships range in amounts from $100 to $5,000 and are available intermittently throughout the year. Scholarship eligibility varies according to each individual scholarship. An upto-date listing of available scholarship opportunities is available on the scholarship board or on the Webpage at Workstudy The College also participates in a variety of on-campus job programs. Although students must be enrolled in a minimum of six units each semester and maintain a 2.0 GPA, the additional program criteria vary as much as the sources of funding. Some programs require that the student be eligible based upon documented financial need, whereas other work study programs require that the applicant have faculty recommendations, special training, past experience, specific skills or merely an interest and desire to work. A current listing of oncampus jobs is available in the Career Services Office. HOUSING The College is a community college serving primarily the students who live within the Santa Clarita Community College District. Most of the students reside within commuting distance of the campus. The College provides no campus housing. As a service to students living away from home, the Student Development Office maintains an online housing board listing available rooms, apartments, and houses for rent. However, the College assumes no responsibility for inspecting or supervising and validating such housing facilities. Landlords wishing to have their housing facilities listed must indicate that they, in offering housing, do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or national origin. A signed statement to this effect must be on file in the Student Development Office prior to listing. For more information and to view the online housing board please visit: www. canyons.edu/offices/studentdevelopment/housing/ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PROGRAM (ISP) The International Students Program (ISP) exists to assist all foreign students attending College of the Canyons. The ISP Office is located in Student Support Center on the Valencia campus. Students can be assisted to obtain I-20 certification as a step to receiving an F-1 student visa. Academic, vocational, and personal counseling are provided to foreign students by the ISP Office. Students are encouraged to make an appointment by calling (661) Additional information is available at LIBRARY The College library serves students, staff, faculty, and the community. Services include reference assistance, orientation, copy machines, group study rooms, instructor reserves, open computer lab (with internet access and word processing available), and interlibrary loans. Printing from many computer stations is possible with the purchase of a print card in the library or TLC Lab. Materials include books, pamphlets, magazines and newspapers; audiovisual media such as videotapes, DVD s, CDs and CD ROMs are also available. A number of online data bases are accessible to students, faculty, and staff on campus and at home; these include ProQuest (a large full-text periodical database), Biography Resource Center, NetLibrary and CQ Researcher. On the Valencia Campus, the Open Media Lab on the library s second floor houses the video/dvd library, foreign language instructional material, English as a Second Language material, and circulation keys for most group study rooms. The library on the Canyon Country campus is located in Quad 3 room 307. The library Website, with links to online databases, the online catalog and many special resources, can be accessed at College of the Canyons 41

42 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT (MESA) Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) is an enrichment program for students majoring in math, engineering and the sciences. Participation in the program helps to build the skills needed to be successful in math and science courses at COC and beyond. We will also assist with the transfer process. Academic Excellence Workshops help in gaining content mastery for courses such as calculus and general chemistry. The program also supports the development of student learning networks, access to technology, academic advisement, and other support services. The MESA Student Study Center, located in Aliso Lab, room ALLB-114 on the Valencia campus, provides a place where students can study, participate in workshops, and receive free academic support. For more information about the program please call (661) PARKING In order to park on campus legally, all vehicles must display a valid parking permit. Parking permits are available for purchase at the time of registration and throughout the term at the Student Business Office Seco Hall, Room SCOH-101, Valencia campus or at the Admissions and Records Office (Quad 1) at the Canyon Country campus. Permits cost $40 per semester (Fall and Spring) and $20 during Winter and Summer terms. Motorcycle permits are $15. One day parking permit vending machines are located in lots 6 and 15 on the Valencia campus, and may be purchased at the Canyon Country campus Student Business Office, Quad-1C. An all-day parking permit may be purchased for $1 and is good in any student lot for the day. All parking funds generated by parking fees are used directly for parking related projects, including but not limited to, lighting, maintenance and security. PEFORMING ARTS CENTER The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons opened in 2004 and provides performance space for college instructional productions, professional and community entertainment and informational programs. Developed in partnership with the City of Santa Clarita, the PAC boasts a spectacular proscenium theater seating more than 900 and a state-of-the-art sound system, as well as an experimental black box theater. Information may be found at PROGRESSIVE ADULT COLLEGE EDUCATION (PACE) PACE is an accelerated educational format for working adults to complete their education while meeting the demands of their busy lives. Most classes meet on selected Saturdays. While the traditional semester lasts for approximately 16 weeks, most PACE classes run in eight-week sessions. If a student takes two classes at a time, they are able to complete units per semester. In only five semesters, taking two courses each session, they can fulfill most requirements for the associate degree and prepare to transfer to a university. Features of the PACE program include: College courses for busy adults Classes meet on selected Saturdays Classes that start every seven weeks Career skills enhancement Completion of an associate degree or preparation to transfer in only five semesters Choose from Business Administration, Liberal Studies, or Social Science tracks For more information, see or contact the PACE office at (661) or by at: pace@canyons.edu. STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER The mission of the Student Health & Wellness Center is to keep students physically and emotionally healthy so they can succeed in school and life. Quality clinical services, innovative health promotion activities, referrals and assistance in securing affordable health insurance are provided in a caring, confidential, cost effective and convenient manner for COC students. Eligibility Full-or part-time students, who have paid enrollment fees and are currently enrolled and active in classes are eligible for services. Cost No charge is made for most services. A nominal fee is charged for certain laboratory tests or injections. Personnel A registered nurse and/or nurse practitioner, mental health counselors and a registered dietitian are available by appointment during Student Health & Wellness Center hours. Services include: Treatment of acute illness Mental health counseling with a psychologist Blood pressure checks Free health literature for personal use Family planning: information, pap tests, birth control, pregnancy tests Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections Nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian Help to apply for Medi-Cal, Family PACT or group student health insurance Vaccinations Referrals to physicians and other health agencies First aid T.B. skin test Laboratory testing Treatment of a Minor Any student under the age of 18 is required to have a parental consent form signed prior to receiving treatment, except in emergencies or cases exempted by state law. A minor student's parent must sign permission for treatment at time of enrollment. 42 Santa Clarita Community College District

43 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ACCIDENT INSURANCE Accident insurance is included in the student health fee and provides on-campus accident coverage while attending college or college-sponsored activities. It is recommended that each student carry voluntary insurance coverage for off-campus emergencies and illnesses. Information on various insurance carriers may be obtained in the Student Health & Wellness Center, Student Center, room STCN-122 on the Valencia campus and in Quad 1B on the Canyon Country campus or call (661) for further information. Health Recommendation Each student should be free from any communicable disease. It is strongly recommended that student immunizations are current, including two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. TECH PREP Tech Prep is a sequenced program of study beginning in high school and/or a Regional Occupational Program and continuing through community college. The goal is to ensure students make a smooth transition from high school to college and into meaningful high-quality employment, and/or further their education. TRANSFER CENTER The Transfer Center serves as a clearing house for transfer activities and information. The Transfer Center provides a variety of services and information for students who are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university. In the Transfer Center students will receive assistance in reaching their transfer goals. The Transfer Center has college catalogs and computer based information and resources. In addition, the Center offers workshops to assist transfer-ready students in completing admission s applications, the writing of personal statements and the overall knowledge of the transfer process. University representatives are available by appointment to provide counseling on up-to-date information on their admission requirements, financial aid, housing facilities, majors and much more. Also available is a 1 unit CSU transferable course entitled, Counseling 120 University Transfer Planning. Students may obtain additional information by visiting the Transfer Center, Student Center, room STCN-123 on the Valencia campus and Building 1C on the Canyon Country campus or by calling (661) Please go to the Website at to get information on activities and events. TUTORING The TLC Lab on the Valencia campus is located in Bonelli Hall, room BONH and on the Canyon Country campus in Quad 3 room 306. The Tutoring/Learning/Computing lab provides no-cost tutorial assistance in English, mathematics, and many other disciplines on a walk-in basis. In addition, computers with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) and many course-related tutorials, are available for student use. Tutors are on hand to assist students with any questions regarding the computers and software. UNIVERSITY CENTER The Dianne G. Van Hook University Center affords students the opportunity to earn selected bachelor s, master s, credential, or doctoral degrees from one of several accredited colleges and universities on the College of the Canyons Valencia campus. The Center is home to numerous colleges and universities committed to making degree programs readily available to residents and employers of the Santa Clarita Valley. For more information regarding any of the universities and upcoming programs, please call (661) , visit the Website at or stop by. VETERAN S INFORMATION The College is approved for veteran's education and training by the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The College is also approved by the Council for Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education for the training of veterans and other eligible persons. Veterans are encouraged to call (661) or go to Veterans Affairs is located in Building X-9 on the Valencia campus concerning any matters relating to veterans benefits. Veterans who qualify for training under one of the following categories are eligible for assistance payments for themselves and/or their families: Veterans who were separated from active duty with the armed forces within the past 10 years who participated in the: 1. Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Educational Assistance program (Chapter 30), 2. Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Educational Assistance program (Chapter 1606) and 3. REAP Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607) 4. VEAP (Chapter 32) - Contributory VEAP or Section Services beginning on or after January 1, 1977 through June 30, Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) - Veterans who served in the armed forces are eligible for vocational rehabilitation if they suffered a service connected disability while on active service which entitles them to compensation or would do so except for the receipt of retirement pay. The Veterans Administration (VA) determines a veteran's need for vocational rehabilitation to overcome the handicap of their disabilities. 6. Spouses and/or children of the following categories of veterans may be eligible for Dependent's Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35): Veterans who are 100% permanently disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the armed forces. College of the Canyons 43

44 SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Service persons who were missing in action or captured in the line of duty. Service persons forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power. 7. New GI Bill The Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Additional information regarding any of the above Chapters may be obtained from the Department of Veteran's Affairs, P. O. Box 8888, Muskogee, OK For individual questions regarding claims, benefits, or payments call (888) To start using your benefits, please go to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website at Once you submit your application, you can meet with the VA advisor at College of the Canyons. To make an appointment, please visit the College of the Canyons VA website at Dependents of veterans with disabilities (spouses and/or children) may be eligible to receive tuition-free assistance at any California post-secondary educational institution (community college or university). Additional information may be obtained from the Los Angeles County Veterans Service, 335-A East Avenue K #6, Lancaster, CA 93535, (661) Veterans Policy Veterans Administration regulations ( , , , and ) have established a requirement that all schools set standards of attendance and progress for attending veterans. The following guidelines have been developed to meet these requirements. For the purpose of this policy, the term veteran will be considered to mean all veteran-students collecting educational assistance under Chapters 34 and 35, Title 38, U.S Code. Evaluation of previous education/training, CFR (d) (3) This institution will conduct an evaluation of previous education and training, grant appropriate credit, shorten the veteran or eligible person's duration of the course proportionately, and notify the VA and student accordingly. Counseling All veterans are required to have course approval and counseling at College of the Canyons prior to the end of their second semester of attendance to help determine the best program available to meet their educational objectives. Veterans are encouraged to consult an advisor prior to each registration and at any other time they have problems concerning their educational program. Attendance All students, including veterans, are expected to regularly attend all classes. Any student absent for any reason whatsoever, from any class for one more time than that class meets in one week may be dropped from the class. Students who will be required to leave due to a call to action prior to the end of the term must file an Academic Standards Committee petition with the Veteran s Office. Official orders must be attached to the petition. Academic Probation and Disqualification of Veterans Benefits Federal regulations prohibit the certifying of a veteran or dependent who has been dismissed for substandard academic work or lack of progress. Veterans and dependents follow the same academic standards set for all students attending the College. See the section on Probation/Dismissal listed in this catalog for specific information. Extended Benefits The Veterans Administration assumes that when students receive an associate degree or complete 70 semester units, they have met their objective. Any additional course work completed at College of the Canyons beyond this limit requires special justification before benefits may be received. Such special justification might take the form of a letter from a fouryear college or university indicating that additional courses required for a specific major will be transferred at full credit. Duplication of Work Veterans programs at College of the Canyons cannot duplicate satisfactorily completed previous training. Transcripts of all college work attempted must be on file in the Admissions and Records Office at College of the Canyons prior to certification for veterans benefits. (See Credit for Military Service in the following pages.) WORK EXPERIENCE, COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (CWEE) The Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) Program has been integrated into academic departments throughout the College. This program allows students to apply knowledge gained in college courses to an actual work setting. In addition, interns who qualify for this program are able to sample career choices and to improve job-readiness skills. This would be in a paid or unpaid work setting that provides elective college credit. Information regarding student eligibility requirements is available from the CWEE Office by calling (661) for general CWEE information or (661) for internship information. To search for internships or to acquire additional program information, visit the CWEE Website: Office location: Student Center, room, STCN on the Valencia campus. 44 Santa Clarita Community College District

45 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS Instructional Programs Around-About - from 2010 COC Student Calendar. Photographer: Sara-JNane Shepard College of the Canyons 45

46 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS College of the Canyons offers credit education in four areas: general education, transfer education, career/ technical education and college success skills. General Education Many courses are taken by students to meet general education requirements for associate degrees or transfer. These general education requirements are intended to provide students with a broad educational background, so that they may participate in society more completely and benefit from their participation. Transfer Education College of the Canyons provides preparation for transfer to four-year colleges and universities in a variety of majors. The transfer courses are articulated to either or both the California State University and University of California systems (designated in the course description as CSU and UC courses, respectively) as well as other transfer institutions. Career/Technical Education Career Technical Education programs at College of the Canyons include courses that enable students to acquire or update job skills or prepare for transfer to technical programs at four-year institutions. All career programs firmly support the principle of gender equity: all students are encouraged and supported to enter and complete any career program whether or not it has been a "traditional" field for their gender. College Success Skills Many courses in the English and mathematics departments are oriented toward allowing students to develop language (reading, spelling and writing) or mathematics skills (basic arithmetic through high school courses) that are needed for college success. DISTANCE LEARNING Distance Learning opportunities support the District s mission to provide education, training, and lifelong learning opportunities to all who seek them. Technology is utilized to make a wide range of college courses available to students unable or who do not wish to attend traditional on-campus classes. Distance Learning currently includes three formats: online, hybrid, and educational travel. Each of these options offers a variety of learning opportunities and delivery methods and are listed in each schedule of classes and at or call (661) Online Classes Online classes require no on-campus meetings. To access the class, regular access to a computer with modem and World Wide Web browser software such as Internet Explorer is required. Also required is access to an internet service provider. Communication occurs with instructor(s) and/or other online students via and in an online classroom. Some classes may require proctored testing that can be arranged through the College s TLC center on the Valencia campus. Hybrid Internet-based Classes Hybrid internet-based classes meet on campus at least once during the semester with remaining class work conducted via the Internet. There may be on-campus orientation meetings and periodic on-campus testing. The same level of technology as used with online classes is required. Educational Travel Program College of the Canyons Educational Travel Program provides individuals an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and perspective, as well as to enhance their ability to effectively apply what they have learned in a classroom setting to an international environment. Courses are delivered in a combination of online, oncampus and/or on-site lectures and/or field work. For more information about educational travel opportunities visit or SPECIAL COURSES Special Topics Courses listed as 198 (transferable) or 098 (nontransferable) or 097 (non-degree applicable) are offered in a department to add depth to the course offerings. Special topics courses in a department s curriculum offer the same pedagogy but with a focus area that changes from term to term. Topics are differentiated from one another within the department offering, by a unique letter designation after the number (i.e. 198 A, B, C). Experimental Courses listed as 199 or 099 An experimental course is offered with the intent to eventually make it part of the regular curriculum. Each experimental course is designated with the number 099 (non-transferable) or 199 (transferable). COURSE DESCRIPTONS Course descriptions are arranged alphabetically by subject discipline and are distinguished by identifying numbers and course titles. The credit value of each course is indicated in semester units. Each unit represents one hour per week of lecture or recitation, or a longer time in laboratory or activity classes. Repeatability Some courses may be repeated for credit, but only if explicitly indicated in the description. Unless otherwise indicated, a course may only be taken once for credit. Students wishing to repeat a course for the purpose of recalculating the grade point average should refer to the policy regarding Course Repetition. Below each course title, the units, hours, prerequisites, and course description is given. Students should read this material carefully to ensure that they are qualified to take the course and that the course content meets their needs and interests. 46 Santa Clarita Community College District

47 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS In many areas, courses are intended to be taken in sequence. This is especially true in mathematics, the sciences, foreign languages and English. In these cases, credit will not be given for a lower level course after receiving credit for a higher-level (i.e., no credit is earned for Spanish I if it is taken after credit has been earned for Spanish II, etc.) A Schedule of Classes is issued at the opening of the fall, winter, spring and summer terms, and lists the courses to be offered. CLASSES THAT DO NOT PROVIDE CREDIT Noncredit Courses These courses are offered tuition-free and are supported by the State of California. Courses include English as a Second Language (ESL), Citizenship, Basic Skills, Parenting, and Programs for Older Adults (Emeritus College) as well as many other topics. Some courses may require a materials fee to be paid at the time of registration to cover the cost of supplies and materials given to students during the class. This fee does not cover the cost of any required textbooks. Community Education Community Education provides new avenues for personal enhancement and professional development, skills, cultural enrichment and recreational enjoyment for all ages. These fee-based courses include continuing education for professionals, cultural events, youth sports, teen activities and lifelong learning experiences for all ages. All programs are open to the public. Community Education staff can be reached at (661) for questions regarding courses, registration procedures and/or future course offerings. Those wishing to propose new courses should call and request a class proposal. Additional information is available at Day of the Young Child - from 2010 COC Student Calendar. Photographer: Amanda Michael College of the Canyons 47

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49 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR Program/Course Description The Triangular Abyss - from 2010 COC Student Calendar. Photographer: Gustavo Rosales College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 49

50 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 50 ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE The Administration of Justice program focuses on the study of law enforcement in the United States with the primary emphasis on California law, procedures, and evidence. The student gains an insight into the history of law enforcement, the evolution of law, both Constitutional and statutory, investigative techniques, report writing, evidence, and criminal procedure. Upon successful completion of the Administration of Justice degree program, the student will have a general, but very practical knowledge of modern law enforcement in the United States and an in-depth knowledge of California criminal laws and techniques. Target occupations typical to this major include Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Highway Patrol Officer, Correctional Officer, FBI Agent, DEA Agent, Secret Service Agent, Customs Officer, Border Patrol Officer, Evidence Technician, Security Officer, Loss Prevention Officer, and Private Investigator. NOTE: Most law enforcement agencies have extensive testing procedures prior to hiring including written, oral, and psychological tests and require the applicant to complete additional rigorous academy training prior to being hired. Most federal agencies require a bachelor s degree prior to appointment. Security officers employed in the state of California must take additional courses and pass state approved examinations in order to meet state mandates. Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Administration of Justice Units required: 24 ADMJUS-101 Introduction to Law Enforcement ADMJUS-110 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System ADMJUS-125 Criminal Law ADMJUS-126 Substantive Criminal Law ADMJUS-130 Report Writing for Law Enforcement 3.0 ADMJUS-135 Evidence College of the Canyons Plus six units from the following: ADMJUS-150 Police Field Operations ADMJUS-155 Criminal Investigation ADMJUS-160 Traffic: Enforcement and Investigation ADMJUS-175 Organized Crime and Vice ADMJUS-180 Dangerous Drugs and Narcotics ADMJUS-185 Police-Community Relations ADMJUS-190 Police Administration ADMJUS-250 Basic Academy ADMJUS 098 ADVANCED OFFICER TRAINING Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Variable format depending on subject matter. Course content includes refresher material from all areas of law enforcement responsibility such as law, firearms, first aid, and patrol procedures. Each course will have its own title and letter designation in the class schedule. Designed for upgrading currently employed law enforcement personnel. Unlimited repeats allowed. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PROGRAM PREREQUISITES. ADMJUS 101 INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT Introduces the history, philosophy and practical aspects of the U.S. Criminal Justice System, including related subsystems, concepts, terms and theories of law enforcement, the judiciary and correctional systems. UC credit limitation: ADMJUS-101 and 110 combined maximum credit one course. ADMJUS 110 PRINCIPLES AND PROCE- DURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM Presents an in-depth study of the history, role and responsibility of each primary segment within the Administration of Justice system: Law Enforcement, Judicial and Corrections. Each subsystem is examined from the from initial entry to final disposition and the relationship each segment maintains with its system members. UC credit limitation; ADMJUS-101 and 110 combined, maximum credit one course. ADMJUS 125 CRIMINAL LAW Presents the historical development, philosophy of law and U.S. Constitutional provisions, including definitions, classification of crimes, concepts of legal research, case law and concepts of law as a social force. Discusses various elements of crimes and relates common law to current California law. ADMJUS 126 SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW Presents the substantive laws most often encountered by municipal, county, or state police officers. The course includes an in depth examination of the most commonly encountered misdemeanor and felony violations of the California law. Santa Clarita Community College District

51 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ADMJUS 130 REPORT WRITING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT Prerequisite: ENGL-091 or ENGL-094 Reviews basic investigation principles, note-taking techniques and rules for writing police reports, warrants and memos. Specifically designed for individuals considering law enforcement, security work or those currently employed in these fields. ADMJUS 135 EVIDENCE Introduces the basics of law enforcement and the study of law while reviewing relevant constitutional issues, Supreme Court decisions, and the federal Rules of Evidence. Also discusses types, kinds and preservation of evidence, the Hearsay Rule, admissibility, privileges, identification, and search and consent. ADMJUS 150 POLICE FIELD OPERATIONS Explores the theories, philosophies, and concepts related to the role expectations of the line enforcement officer, including patrol, traffic, and public service responsibilities and their relationship to the administration of justice. ADMJUS 155 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION Introduces the basic principles of investigation utilized in the justice system, including how to deal with the public, knowledge of crime scenes; interviews, evidence, surveillance, follow-up, technical resources and case preparation. ADMJUS 160 TRAFFIC: ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATION Examines traffic law enforcement, accident investigation, and traffic control, specifically emphasizing the California Vehicle Code. Basic accident reporting and classification and determination of cause and prevention are also reviewed. ADMJUS 175 ORGANIZED CRIME AND VICE Introduces the history of gangs and organized crime and presents social, political and legal issues of organized crime and its influence on vice activity. Reviews California laws dealing with prostitution, gambling, and pornography. ADMJUS 180 DANGEROUS DRUGS AND NARCOTICS Presents law enforcement's role in the prevention of narcotics and dangerous drugs sales and use, including the study of laws pertaining to controlled substances, detailed identification of drugs, symptoms of use, sales and packaging and investigative techniques. ADMJUS 185 POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS Presents a study of the roles of the Administration of Justice agencies and their interaction with the community, including role expectations of the various agencies and the public at large. Emphasizes professionalism and the development of positive relationships between members of the system and the public. ADMJUS 190 POLICE ADMINISTRATION Presents specialized training for those wishing an overview of law enforcement management, as well as preparing those in law enforcement for supervisory positions. Covers organizational structures, administration problems, leadership training and personnel issues. ADMJUS 198 ADVANCED OFFICER TRAINING Units: CSU hours lecture maximum; hours lab maximum Advanced officer training with a variable format depending on subject matter. Course content includes new topics and refresher material from all areas of law enforcement responsibility such as firearms, first aid, and patrol procedures. Designed for upgrading currently employed law enforcement personnel. This course may be repeated if used for legally mandated training. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PROGRAM PREREQUISITES. OFFERED PASS/NO-PASS ONLY. ADMJUS 202 CUSTODY ASSISTANT Units: CSU 0.00 hours lecture, 0.00 hours lab Provides entry level training for students to assist deputy Sheriffs in the supervision of inmates, processing inmate records, preparing inmates for court appearances, assigning classification of security categories and supervising inmate visitation. Must be 18 years or older to enroll. Students must successfully pass a written examination, a test in physical agility and strength, a medical examination covering all aspects of health, an intensive personal background investigation, and a psychiatric evaluation. These tests must be successfully completed under published guidelines of various individual police departments and public safety agencies, the Los Angeles County Health Department, and rules of the Los College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 51

52 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Angeles County Civil Service Commission and the State of California as directed by the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PROGRAM PREREQUISITES. ADMJUS 250 BASIC ACADEMY Units: CSU lecture maximum, lab maximum Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete or pass a written examination, physical agility and strength test, comprehensive medical examination, intensive personal background investigation, and psychiatric evaluation. Test results must comply with the published guidelines of individual agencies and police departments, including the Los Angeles County Health Department, Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission, and the State of California as directed by Peace Officers Standards and Training. Registration is limited to students who have successfully completed program prerequisites. Provides training in basic law enforcement tactics and techniques specifically used by California law enforcement agencies. Examines community relations, criminal law, criminal evidence, patrol procedures, investigation, vehicle codes, vehicle operations, communications, physical conditioning, health and safety, self-defense tactics, weapons, and marksmanship. ANIMATION ANTHROPOLOGY Anthropology is a scientific discipline that studies human beings from a biological and cultural (bio-cultural) perspective using data, methodology and research results from biological science and social science and behavioral science disciplines under the paradigm of evolution. Physical (biological) anthropology studies humans and their animal relatives, both living and extinct, primarily as species originating in the natural world. Cultural (socialcultural) anthropology compliments physical anthropology through the observation and recording of the broad range of human diversity using ethnographic data collected from participant observer field studies and ethnohistorical accounts. Archaeology, the study of human life ways in the past, adopts a strategy similar to cultural anthropology but relies mainly on evidence from the material culture of a people as well as on the use of specialized field, laboratory and preservation methods rather than upon ethnographic information provided by informants. Students who complete introductory courses in anthropology are equipped to understand those complex interactions between human biology, culture, technology and language that have enabled our species to evolve and adapt to the natural world, a foundation important for their future success as upper-division and graduate level university students. Anthropology majors with B.A. degrees are well prepared to enter specific fields as diverse as teaching and bilingual education, art, law and paralegal studies, medicine and health treatment, library and information science, translating and interpreting, publishing and media, journalism, photography, documentary film-making, travel, leisure and culinary arts, cultural and historic preservation, business and management, government and industry, as well as more directly related jobs in archaeology, applied anthropology, biological sciences and environmental studies. An associate degree in Anthropology is not offered. ANTHRO 101 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Studies humans and lower primates from the biological perspective. Deals with human population genetics in the conceptual framework of evolutionary processes, comparisons, and analyses, including primate behavior, primate evolution, human fossils, as well as race formation and classification. (See Media Arts Entertainment) 52 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

53 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ANTHRO 101H PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY HONORS Studies humans and the lower primates primarily from the biological perspective. Deals with human population genetics in the conceptual framework of evolutionary processes, comparisons, and analyses, including primate behavior, primate evolution, human fossils, as well as race formation and classification. Additional reading, writing, and research techniques are required. ANTHRO 101L PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY LABORATORY Units: UC:CSU hours lab Co-requisite: ANTHRO-101 A laboratory course in physical anthropology designed primarily for non-science majors. A half-day field trip is required. ANTHRO 103 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Studies the nature of humankind, culture and society, including concepts and theories used for their analysis and understanding. Prehistory and cultural growth, social organization, family systems, politics and economics, war, religion, values, culture shock, and applied anthropology are examined. ANTHRO 215 INDIANS OF THE SOUTH- WESTERN UNITED STATES Surveys the cultural adaptations of native peoples of the Southwestern United States and their changes through time, including the historical and contemporary contrasts in ethnologic and ethnographic data, archaeological backgrounds and the historic relations of native peoples with Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-American occupiers of their lands. ANTHRO 220 MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT, AND RELIGION Presents an anthropological examination of the phenomenon of religion in tribal, present, and contemporary societies, including how religion is integrated into culture. Specifically reviews religious symbolism, ritual, magic, deviation, witchcraft, and syncretism. ANTHRO 103H CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY - HONORS Studies the nature of humankind, culture, and society, including the concepts and theories used for their analysis and understanding. Prehistory, cultural growth, social organization, family systems, politics and economics, war, religion, values, culture shock, and applied anthropology are examined. Additional reading, writing and research techniques are required. ANTHRO 105 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the methods and theories related to anthropological archaeology and the archaeology of the human past from a global perspective, including the science of archaeology, archaeological survey and excavation, archaeological laboratory analysis, dating methods in archaeology, and archaeological interpretation. ANTHRO 210 INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA Reviews the main cultural aspects of the California Indians, including the prehistory, modes of subsistence, social organization, customs, and geographical and historical relationships of the native people of California and draws upon ethnological, ethnographical, historical and archaeological materials. College of the Canyons ARABIC (See Modern Languages) Santa Clarita Community College District 53

54 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Recommended electives: ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING The Architectural Drafting program is designed to prepare students for careers in industry as drafters or related occupations, and/or transfer to a four or five-year architectural program. Drafting technicians are in short supply, affording many employment opportunities for qualified individuals. The program provides students with entry-level skills and knowledge in the fields of computer and architectural drafting. Competencies include knowledge in AutoCAD generated drawings, current practices in architectural drafting and construction technology, 2-D and 3-D drawings, drafting techniques such as clarity, line weight expression and accuracy. Associate in Science Degree: Architectural Drafting and Technology Units Required: ARCHT-100 Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields ARCHT-110 Architectural Drafting I ARCHT-120 Design I - Elements of Architectural Design ARCHT-140 Materials and Methods of Construction ARCHT-160 AutoCAD for Architecture and Interior Design ARCHT-180 Codes and Zoning Regulations ARCHT-190 Design II - Space Planning ARCHT-200A Sustainable Development and Environmental Design ARCHT-200B Design III - Environmental Design Lab ARCHT-220 Architectural Drafting II ARCHT-240 Architectural Design Portfolio ARCHT-270 CAD 3-D Modeling/Animation OR ARCHT-280 Design IV - Advanced Design ID-103 Perspective and Interior Illustration OR ID-104 Rapid Visualization and Illustration ID-114 Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival OR ID-115 Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern ANTHRO-103 Cultural Anthropology OR ANTHRO-103H Cultural Anthropology - Honors. 3.0 ART-124A Drawing I GMD-047 Introduction to Photoshop ID-102 Applied Color for Designers ID-207 Residential Design Certificate of Achievement: Architectural Drafting Units Required: 32 ARCHT-100 Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields ARCHT-110 Architectural Drafting I ARCHT-140 Materials and Methods of Construction ARCHT-160 AutoCAD for Architecture and Interior Design ARCHT-180 Codes and Zoning Regulations ARCHT-190 Design II - Space Planning ARCHT-220 Architectural Drafting II ARCHT-240 Architectural Design Portfolio ARCHT-260 Advanced CAD for Architecture and Interior Design ARCHT-270 CAD 3-D Modeling/Animation ID-114 Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival OR ID-115 Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern Certificate of Specialization: Architectural Computer Aided Drafting Students will complete a series of Architectural Drafting Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) courses to become proficient in a high-skilled specialization that is in high demand. Units Required: 16 ARCHT-110 Architectural Drafting I ARCHT-160 AutoCAD for Architecture and Interior Design ARCHT-220 Architectural Drafting II ARCHT-260 Advanced CAD for Architecture and Interior Design ARCHT-270 CAD 3-D Modeling/Animation College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

55 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ARCHT 096L ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND CAD LAB Units: hours lab A lab for architectural drafting students who wish to increase skills through the use of manual architectural drafting and CAD lab. (Formerly ID-095L and DRFT- 095L). Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. ARCHT 100 CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RELATED FIELDS Units: CSU hours lecture Surveys careers in architecture, interior design and related fields, including degree requirements, transfer institutions, income, and employment opportunities. Field trips may be required. (Same as ID-100) ARCHT 110 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides the student with information concerning current practices in architectural drafting and construction technology sufficient for the student to produce a set of working drawings for a small single family residence. Drafting techniques will emphasize clarity, line weight expression and accuracy. (Formerly ID-163 and DRFT- 163). Same as ID-110. ARCHT 120 DESIGN I - ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the fundamentals of 2-D and 3-D design and the design process and problems of structural and spatial definitions. Projects will focus on visualization, perception, representation, and expression as well as introduction to the examination of physical/contextual/cultural aspects of design. ARCHT 140 MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION Introduces principles, materials, methods, and processes of construction. Combines both theory and practical application. Field trips may be required. ARCHT 160 AUTOCAD FOR ARCHITEC- TURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ARCHT-110 or ID-110 Drawing and editing commands and procedures to complete basic 2-D drawings for an architectural set of construction documents. Students wishing to use lab outside of class time must sign up for ARCHT-096L. (Formerly ID-264 and DRFT-264). May Be Taken 2 Times. ARCHT 180 CODES AND ZONING REGULATIONS Provides an in-depth review of California Building Codes, ADA or California Title 24 (Disabled Access Regulations based on the Americans with Disability Act), as related to commercial, residential and institutional projects. Students will apply building and zoning codes for the design and drafting in architecture and interior design. (Formerly ID-260 and DRFT-260). ARCHT 190 DESIGN II - SPACE PLANNING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ID-110 or ARCHT-110 Recommended Preparation: ARCHT-120 and ID-103 Includes the design process, methods, and presentations of interior commercial spaces. Schematic planning, code application, and human dimensions are related to anthropometrics and proxemics and the use of space for special populations will be applied to student projects. (Formerly ID-212). Same as ID-190 ARCHT 198 SPECIAL TOPICS: ARCHITECTURE Units: CSU hours lecture An exploration of various topics related to architecture. See class schedule for topics to be announced each term. (Formerly DRFT-198). ARCHT 200A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOP- MENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Introduces sustainable development and environmental design concepts related to culture, economics, politics, climate, energy systems, architecture and city planning. Students who have earned credit for ARCHT 200 cannot receive credit for this course. ARCHT 200B DESIGN III - ENVIRONMEN- TAL DESIGN LAB Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: ARCHT-120 Co-requisite: ARCHT-200A Recommended Preparation: ARCHT-140, ARCHT-110 or ID-110, and ID-103 Introduces Green Building Design and Sustainable Design related to climate, energy use, comfort, and materials. Includes architectural methods of ventilating, cooling, heating, and lighting for envelope-load dominated buildings. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 55

56 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ARCHT 220 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ARCHT-160 Recommended Preparation: ARCHT-140 and ARCHT-180 Application of architectural drafting standards and appropriate codes to create a set of construction documents for a two-story, wood frame structure. Includes building methods, materials, and ordinances. Special consideration given to solving problems involving twostory additions to existing one-story structures. (Formerly ID-262 and DRFT-262). ARCHT 240 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Creation of individual student portfolios emphasizing student accomplishments, instructional objectives, and portfolio content desired for interviews in industry, or those required by accredited schools of architecture. May Be Taken 3 Times. ARCHT 270 CAD 3-D MODELING/ ANIMATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ARCHT-160 Intermediate to advanced architectural CAD in 3-D illustration, rendering and animation. Virtual 'walk-through' and 'fly-through' of interior/exterior 3-D models with photo-realistic materials and lighting will be produced. May Be Taken 2 Times. ARCHT 280 DESIGN IV - ADVANCED DESIGN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ARCHT-140, ARCHT-200A, ARCHT-200B, ARCHT-220 and ID-114 Recommended Preparation: ID-115 Application of methods and theory used in architectural design projects. Includes graphic technique, design process, site analysis, presentation drawings, construction principles, physical and cultural determinants of design and urban form. Portfolio will be produced. ARCHT 260 ADVANCED CAD FOR ARCHI- TECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ARCHT-160 Recommended Preparation: ARCHT-220 Application of advanced computer-aided drafting (CAD) features to create three-dimensional conceptual drawings. Emphasis on design development, construction documents, working drawings, wire-frame, rendering, surface and solid modeling. Computer system and file management practices will be developed. (Formerly ID- 265 and DRFT-265). May Be Taken 3 Times. 56 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

57 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ART The Art program provides students two major foci: one is understanding and appreciating the cultural heritage of art; the second is developing skills in the studio arts of drawing, painting, printmaking, design and sculpture. The art program offers a wide range of studio skills courses at beginning and intermediate levels. Appreciation and history courses survey the development of art from the Paleolithic Period to the present, with a special focus on contemporary American artists. In addition to developing critical and creative skills, art students have many opportunities to get involved in contemporary art culture. As part of the regular program, students will do many of the following activities: visit local exhibitions, artists' studios, private collections and art libraries; gain assistance for transfer to four-year colleges and art institutions; prepare professional portfolios and obtain skills for personal appreciation. Associate in Arts Degree: Art Units Required: 18 ART-110 Art History: Ancient to Medieval ART-111 Art History: Renaissance to Modern ART-124A Drawing I ART-124B Drawing II ART-140 Beginning Design: Two-Dimensional Media ART-141 Beginning Design: Three-Dimensional Media Recommended electives: ART-227 Painting I ART-235 Sculpture ART 085 ART HISTORY FIELD TRIPS Units: hours lecture Fosters art appreciation by visiting local museums and art galleries in the Los Angeles area. Field trips to museums and galleries will be augmented with lectures at each venue designed to provide background information and suggested techniques for viewing and analyzing the art in each collection. Locations will vary each term but may include: J. Paul Getty Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Norton Simon Museum, UCLA's Armand Hammer Museum, Huntington Library and Gardens, and Bergamot Station. (Formerly ART-114). May Be Taken 4 Times. ART 091L ART/DESIGN LAB Units: hours lab A lab for the currently enrolled art student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the art-design lab facility. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. ART 110 ART HISTORY: ANCIENT TO MEDIEVAL Analyzes major works of art emphasizing major monuments of art in painting, sculpture, and architectures of the Western World from prehistoric times until the Renaissance. Field trips may be required. ART 111 ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN Analyzes major works of art through reproductions made available in pictures and slides. Emphasizes major monuments of art of the Western World from the Italian Renaissance through the mid-nineteenth century. Field trip may be required. ART 114 ART HISTORY: FIELD TRIPS Units: CSU hours lecture This is an eight-week course of museum, gallery and studio visits which may include the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Norton Simon Museum, J. Paul Getty Museum, Bergamot Station, UCLA's Armand Hammer Museum, Huntington Library and Gardens, and the Pacific Design Center. The course will include interactive discussions and projects with students, faculty, gallery professionals and artists. Different lectures and exhibits each semester. May Be Taken 4 Times. ART 115 ART HISTORY: IMPRESSIONISM TO PRESENT Surveys the history of architecture, sculpture and painting from the mid-nineteenth century to the present in Western Europe and North America, with emphasis on the twentieth century. Museum field trips will be required. ART 124A DRAWING I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Beginning course in drawing experiences emphasizing basic drawing techniques in a variety of media; as well as compositional and design fundamentals. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 57

58 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ART 124B DRAWING II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: ART-124A Continuation course in drawing. Studies the human skeletal, muscular structure and the posed model. Emphasis on the development of drawing skills, proportions, form, and gesture. ART 140 BEGINNING DESIGN: TWO- DIMENSIONAL MEDIA Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Studies elements and principles of design with special emphasis on structure, color, and 2-D composition through experimental media; provides basic fundamentals for 2-D oriented art courses. ART 141 BEGINNING DESIGN: THREE- DIMENSIONAL MEDIA Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Focuses on the basic principles of three dimensional design with applications in a variety of sculptural media including clay, plaster, wood and paper. Topics include basic design principles, interpretive analysis of form and content and theories of spatial organization. Field trip may be required. ART 199 SPECIAL STUDIO TOPICS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisiste: Portfolio review Special studio course for students who meet portfolio requirement. This course is directed toward a traveling exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. This course will allow the students to pursue a more advanced and complex studio experience producing work designed specifically for shipping and exhibition in Japan. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. ART 205 LANDMARKS OF ART Exposes the student to visual art reproductions and offers a means of stimulating the student's visual, emotional and intellectual awareness of the artistic heritages of world art without a chronological approach. Analyzes the work of the great masters. ART 205 LANDMARKS OF ART AND VISUAL CULTURE Introduces great works of art and visual culture, both past and present, as a means of stimulating visual, emotional, and intellectual awareness of the artistic heritage of world art. Field trips may be required. ART 220 WATERCOLOR PAINTING Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the use of transparent watercolor media, including instruction in the techniques of wet into wet, dry brush, glazing and direct painting applications. Field trips may be required. May Be Taken 4 Times. ART 222 ILLUSTRATION I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ART-124A or ART-140 Introduces materials and techniques used by commercial illustrators. Projects emphasize concept development, style, imagery, and illustrative communication for use in and in combination with advertising, editorial print media, and various publications. Projects are designed to meet professional standards. Field trip may be required. ART 224A DRAWING III - LIFE DRAWING Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Intermediate course in life drawing; study and graphic representation of the human figure with the use of professional posed models. Special emphasis on structure of skeletal and muscular systems. May Be Taken 4 Times. ART 227 PAINTING I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ART-124A or ART-140 The beginning course in painting technique, pictorial design and composition. Experimentation with various media such as oil, and acrylics. ART 228 PAINTING II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ART-227 or presentation of portfolio Emphasis on painting techniques, pictorial design and creative interpretation. Continued use of oil paints as well as other experimental media. Field trip may be required. May Be Taken 4 Times. ART 229 LANDSCAPE PAINTING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: ART-124A Emphasizes out-of-doors painting at various locations in the Santa Clarita Valley. Focuses on methods of color mixing, color theory, brushwork, composition and technical applications of the painting medium. Involves the setup and practice of an efficient system for painting outdoors. While primarily an outdoor class, instruction and painting activities may include studio sessions. Students will be required to provide their own transportation to the painting locations. May Be Taken 3 Times. 58 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

59 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ART 235 SCULPTURE Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ART-141 Introduces the study of plastic form through the processes of modeling, casting, carving, and construction. Emphasis on the development of ideas and personal expression. Materials include clay, plaster, hydrocal, stone carving, wood carving, and mixed media. ART 236 SCULPTURE II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ART-235 This course is a continuation of Art-235 expanding the student s knowledge of contemporary techniques and materials. Additive, subtractive, manipulation and substitution techniques are further explored. May Be Taken 4 Times. ART 237 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRINTMAKING Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: ART-124A Introduces materials and techniques of monoprint, etching, photo etching, engraving and relief print, including wood and linoleum. ART 238 PRINTMAKING (INTAGLIO) Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ART-237 Introduces intaglio printmaking techniques and image development, including etching, photo etching, engraving, dry-point, and aquatint. May Be Taken 2 Times. ART 295 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR ARTISTS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Emphasizes developing business and practical skills for a career in the arts, photographing, documenting, matting, framing, crating, shipping, installation, lighting, resume writing, publicity, visual presentation, preparation of invoices and taxes, contracts, copyright law and portfolio presentation. ASTRONOMY Astronomy is the study of the principles and development of the solar system and the galaxies. Astronomy classes include general survey introductory courses for physical science majors or students looking for interesting alternatives to fulfill general education requirements. The following is a sample of career options available for astronomy majors. Most require a baccalaureate degree, and some require a graduate degree: teacher, astrophysicist and astronomer. An associate degree is not available in astronomy. ASTRON 100 GENERAL ASTRONOMY Surveys content and dynamics of the solar system; the earth and its motions; time and the calendar; moon, eclipses, and tides; physics of the sun, planets, comets and meteorites, including their dynamical aspects and motions. Principles, logic, and development of stellar astronomy, as well as physics of the stars, stellar type populations, stellar evolution; stellar organizations, galaxies, and cosmology are also included. UC credit limitation: No credit for ASTRON-100 if taken after 101 or 102. ASTRON 101 THE STELLAR SYSTEM Surveys stellar astronomy, including the earth's place in the universe; the atom and light; the birth, death, and life of stars; the Milky Way galaxy; normal and active galaxies; cosmology. ASTRON 102 THE SOLAR SYSTEM Surveys the solar system, including the earth and its motions and seasons; the moon, eclipses, and tides; the content and dynamics of the solar system; planets and their satellites, asteroids, comets, and meteorites; and the evolution of the solar system. ATHLETIC TRAINING (See Kinesiology) College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 59

60 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY The Automotive Technology program is a comprehensive two-year program designed to prepare students with the industry defined entry-level skills needed for an automotive technician position in a variety of settings including dealerships, independent automotive repair facilities or city/county agencies. Students may opt to complete an associate in science degree or a certificate of achievement in Automotive Technology. The program provides in-depth training with extensive hands-on experiences. In the classroom, students learn the theoretical aspects of automotive diagnosis, repair and service. In the automotive laboratory setting students will experience applying the theory learned in the classroom. Upon completion of the course work required for the certificate or major, students will have achieved competencies in the areas of brakes, suspension, electrical components and wiring, transmissions, engine diagnosis and drivability. While many automobile dealerships require technicians to acquire manufacturer specialty training, the basic skills and knowledge needed to enter specialty training will be obtained in the Automotive Technician program at College of the Canyons. Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Automotive Technology Units Required: 42 AUTO-094 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning AUTO-101 Automotive Engine Fundamentals AUTO-102 Engine Performance I AUTO-103 Automotive Electrical Systems AUTO-104 Steering, Suspension and Alignment AUTO-105 Automatic Transmissions AUTO-106 Manual Transmissions, Transaxles and Drivetrains AUTO-107 Advanced Electrical Systems AUTO-108 Engine Performance II AUTO-109 Automotive Brake Systems Plus a minimum one unit from the following: CWE-188AUTO Cooperative Work Experience Education AUTO 090 AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces automotive maintenance and repair concepts for the student with little or no background in the automotive field. Topics include: basic theory of operation, maintenance and minor repair of engine and other auto components. AUTO 094 AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Units: hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: AUTO-101 Provides theory and practical application of the function and repair of heating and air conditioning systems as applied to domestic and imported automobiles. AUTO 101 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Theory and practice in automotive engine repair, including operating principles and descriptions of all components in an engine. Emphasizes diagnosis and measurement of internal engine components, as well as complete disassembly and assembly of engines. AUTO 102 ENGINE PERFORMANCE I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: AUTO-101 Provides a foundation of the design and operation of domestic and import ignition, fuel, and emission control systems. Emphasis is placed on the problems of accurate diagnosis and the proper repair procedures for these engine systems. AUTO 103 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended preparation: AUTO-101 Presents the theory and practical application of basic electricity and automotive electrical systems such as battery, starting, charging, and electronic ignition. Laboratory work includes repair work on starters, alternators and trouble shooting components of the electrical system as well as practice with the latest diagnostic equipment. AUTO 104 STEERING, SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides theory, diagnosis and repair procedures of modern suspension and steering systems on import and domestic vehicles. 60 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

61 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR AUTO 105 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: AUTO-101 Introduces the theory and principles of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Procedures for diagnosing problems, adjusting, and overhauling the automatic transmission and transaxle are studied and applied in the shop. May Be Taken 3 Times. AUTO 106 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, TRANSAXLES AND DRIVETRAINS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: AUTO-101 Presents the principles, theory, operation, and diagnosis of problems and service procedures of clutches, manual transmissions, drivelines, transfer cases, and transaxle assemblies, including non-slip differentials. May Be Taken 3 Times. AUTO 107 ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: AUTO-103 Provides the theory and practice in the automotive body electrical system, covering all classes of electrical components and power accessories in the area of diagnosing and component repairs. AUTO 108 ENGINE PERFORMANCE II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: AUTO-102 Provides more in-depth study of the design and operation of fuel management systems including domestic and import feedback carburetor and fuel injection systems, electronic ignition systems used and introduces computer controlled systems. Emphasizes the correct diagnosis of and proper repair procedures for those systems. AUTO 109 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides the theoretical and practical application of the operation, diagnosis and repair of automotive brake systems. BIOLOGICAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES Biological Sciences covers all aspects of the scientific study of life and emphasizes both the unity and diversity of living things. The structure, function, and behavior of organisms are studied at the molecular, cellular, organismal and environmental levels. The biology program serves three areas of study: a broad background of studies for the biology major preparing for transfer to a four-year institution; support courses in human anatomy, human physiology, and general microbiology, which may be used to satisfy prerequisites for nursing programs and other allied-health fields; and courses in natural sciences to fulfill general education requirements. Physical sciences are those disciplines of the natural sciences other than biological sciences. They generally involve non-living materials and the principles of fundamental nature which have been sought since humans appeared on Earth. Physical sciences offered include: astronomy, chemistry, geography, geology, physical science, and physics. The courses, for the most part, are designed to meet the general education and major transfer requirements for the physical sciences. Associate in Science Degree: Biological & Physical Sciences Units Required: 18 Eight units from the following: BIOSCI-100 General Biology BIOSCI-106 Organismal & Environmental Biology BIOSCI-107 Molecular and Cellular Biology BIOSCI-107H Molecular and Cellular Biology Honors BIOSCI-201 Introduction to Human Anatomy BIOSCI-202 Introduction to Human Physiology. 4.0 BIOSCI-204 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. 4.0 BIOSCI-205 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4.0 BIOSCI-215 General Zoology BIOSCI-216 General Botany BIOSCI-219 Marine Biology BIOSCI-221 Introduction to Microbiology BIOSCI-230 Introduction to Biotechnology BIOSCI-240 Molecular Genetics BIOSCI-250 Human Anatomy and Physiology Plus ten units from the following: ANTHRO-101 Physical Anthropology ANTHRO-101H Physical Anthropology Honors ANTHRO-101L Physical Anthropology Laboratory 1.0 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 61

62 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ASTRON-100 General Astronomy ASTRON-101 The Stellar System ASTRON-102 The Solar System BIOSCI-104 Introduction to the Human Body BIOSCI-130 Contemporary Issues in Environmental Biology BIOSCI-132 Concepts in Evolution BIOSCI-140 Principles of Human Genetics BIOSCI-180 Biology of Cancer BIOSCI-190 Introduction to Bioinformatics BIOSCI-208 Human Prosection CHEM-110 Introductory Chemistry CHEM-151 Preparatory General Chemistry CHEM-201 General Chemistry I CHEM-202 General Chemistry II CHEM-255 Organic Chemistry I CHEM-256 Organic Chemistry II GEOG-101 Physical Geography GEOG-101L Physical Geography Lab GEOL-100 Physical Geology Lab GEOL-101 Physical Geology GEOL-102 Historical Geology GEOL-105 Geology of California GEOL-106 Geology of National Parks and Monuments GEOL-107 Minerals, Rocks and Fossils GEOL-109 Earth Science GEOL-218 Introduction to Oceanography PHYSCI-101 Physical Science PHYSIC-101 Introduction to Physics PHYSIC-110 General Physics I PHYSIC-111 General Physics II PHYSIC-220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids PHYSIC-221 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism PHYSIC-222 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Wave Motion, Heat, Optics, and Modern Physics PSYCH-102 Physiological Psychology BIOSCI 050L BIOLOGY COMPUTER LABORATORY Units: hours lab A computer laboratory to accompany and support existing courses in the Biological Sciences. This course will enable students to develop additional competency during enrollment in other biology courses. (Formerly BIOSCI-050). Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. BIOSCI 090 BIOLOGY FOR TECHNOLOGY Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the basic concepts of applied biology as they relate to the fields of biotechnology and emerging technology, including the principles and methodologies of biotechnology, instrumentation, data analysis, record keeping, safety, lab techniques, and teamwork. BIOSCI 095 CLEANROOM TECHNOLOGY Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces basic techniques and theory of clean room science, including general building design, water systems, HVAC, utilities, instrumentation, process control systems and external environmental effects. BIOSCI 100 GENERAL BIOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Explores the nature of science, including cell structure and processes, energetics in living systems, heredity, development, evolution, diversity, and environmental relationships. UC credit limitation: No credit for BIOSCI- 100 if taken after BIOSCI- 106, 107, 201, 202, 204, 205, 215, 216, 221, or 250. BIOSCI 104 INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY Introduces the structure and function of the human body and how they relate to health and illness. BIOSCI 106 ORGANISMAL & ENVIRON- MENTAL BIOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduction to organismal and environmental biology, cell theory, patterns of reproduction, embryological and organ development in major plant and animal groups, behavior, Mendelian genetics, population genetics, diversity of plants and animals, classification, and principles of ecology and evolution. No credit for 106 if taken after 215 or 216. BIOSCI 107 MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-070 Introduces the principles of cellular form and function including: bioenergetics and metabolism, molecular structure and evolution, gene regulation, cellular anatomy and physiology, and the principles of biotechnology. No credit for 107 if taken after 201,202,204,205,221 or College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

63 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR BIOSCI 107H MOLECULAR AND CELLU- LAR BIOLOGY HONORS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-070 Introduces the principles of cellular form and function including: bioenergetics and metabolism, molecular structure and evolution, gene regulation, cellular anatomy and physiology, and the principles of biotechnology. Critical analysis combined with written and oral presentation of primary scientific literature will differentiate BIOSCI 107H from BIOSCI 107. BIOSCI 112 FIELD BIOLOGY OF REGION- AL HABITATS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Focuses on the natural history and ecology of various habitats (mountains, deserts, and ocean) in the Santa Clarita Valley and neighboring area. Major flora and faunas, as well as the distribution, abundance and interactions of these organisms. Use of plants and other organisms for biological science and medical research. Quantifying of organisms using various ecological sampling techniques. Field trips required and may extend beyond lab times. Weekend trips may be required. BIOSCI 130 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY Introduces basic ecological principles, current environmental issues such as pollution (air, water, and soil), global warming, deforestation, the impact of human population growth on the earth's environment, and possible solutions to these problems. Not designed for biological science majors. BIOSCI 132 CONCEPTS IN EVOLUTION Explores the emergent concepts of evolution by natural selections, elementary population genetics, concepts of fitness and adaptation, genetic and developmental basis for evolutionary change, speciation, micro and macro evolution, human evolution, evolutionary science, creationism and society. BIOSCI 140 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN GENETICS Introduces the principles of human genetics; function of DNA, genes and chromosomes; and patterns of inheritance. Not designed for biological science majors. BIOSCI 180 BIOLOGY OF CANCER Introduces the basic principles underlying the development and treatment of cancer, including risk factors, tumor formation, cancer genes, and cancer vaccines. BIOSCI 190 INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS Units: CSU hours lecture Recommended preparation: BIOSCI-100, CHEM-110 or CHEM-151 Introduces the structural and functional analysis of nucleic acids and proteins using computer based modeling programs and online databases including: NCBI, SWISS-PROT, BLAST, PDB, PIR, KEGG, OMIM, PubMed, ExPASY, and Genbank. BIOSCI 201 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: BIOSCI-107 Covers the major structural characteristics of the human body, including cells, tissues, organs, and the following organ systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine. UC credit limitations: BIOSCI-201, 202 and 204, 205, 250 combined; maximum credit 8 units. BIOSCI 202 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: BIOSCI-107 Develops a general understanding of the functioning of the human body, including cells and membranes, nerve and muscle function, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal physiology, metabolism, endocrinology and reproduction. Students gain experience in the use of standard and computerized physiological equipment. UC credit limitations: BIOSCI-201, 202 and 204, 205, 250 combined; maximum credit 8 units. BIOSCI 204 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: BIOSCI-107 Introduces the structure and function of the human body. UC credit limitation: BIOSCI-201, 202 and 204, 205, 250 combined; maximum credit 8 units. BIOSCI 205 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: BIOSCI-204 Continues the study of the structure and function of the human body. UC credit limitation: BIOSCI-201, 202 and 204, 205, 250 combined; maximum credit 8 units. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 63

64 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BIOSCI 208 HUMAN PROSECTION Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: BIOSCI-201 or BIOSCI-204 and 205 or BIOSCI-250. Provides experience in the dissection of a human cadaver including identification of major visceral organs and structures, and fine dissection of specific regions or organs. May Be Taken 2 Times. BIOSCI 215 GENERAL ZOOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-070 Recommended Preparation: BIOSCI-107 Surveys the animal kingdom with emphasis on integrating mechanisms at the cellular, organismal, and population levels. Includes cell organization, morphology, and comparative development (anatomy/physiology) with principles of population biology, population genetics, evolution and ecology. BIOSCI 240 MOLECULAR GENETICS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: BIOSCI-107 Introduces the principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics. Emphasizes the structure, function and regulation of genes along with patterns of inheritance. BIOSCI 250 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: BIOSCI-107 A one-semester course covering the structure and function of the human body. UC credit limitation: BIOSCI- 201, 202 and 204, 205, 250 combined; maximum credit 8 units. BIOSCI 216 GENERAL BOTANY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-070 Recommended Preparation: BIOSCI-107 Introduces morphology, anatomy, physiology, and taxonomy of the plant kingdom with an emphasis on seedbearing plants. Includes principles of plant genetics, population biology, and plant ecology and economics. BIOSCI 219 MARINE BIOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab A study of the description, distribution and natural history of marine organisms. Laboratories will include both in class and field studies - which may extend outside the assigned laboratory times. BIOSCI 221 INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: BIOSCI-107 Introduces the biology of micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa, parasitic worms, algae, fungi), their significance, and their role in human affairs. BIOSCI 230 INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: BIOSCI-107 Introduces the basic concepts and techniques of modern molecular biology, including the uses and applications of DNA manipulation techniques. 64 Santa Clarita Community College District

65 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR BIOTECHNOLOGY BUSINESS Biotechnology represents one of the fastest emerging fields of science today. Locally there is a rapidly emerging job market for individuals with all levels of training in biotechnology. The certificate program at College of the Canyons provides students with a core curriculum that includes both a strong foundation in theory, as well as extensive hands-on training in biotechnology. Students interested in cell-molecular related fields should seek work-based training in biotechnology. Continuing education in the form of internships is available, and will help to solidify a career choice. Entry-level positions (with either an A.S. or Certificate training) are numerous and salary ranges are based on qualifications. Additional training makes candidates more competitive, and students should recognize that biotechnology involves lifelong education. Many of the courses in the certificate program articulate with four-year schools. Students are encouraged to consult with a counselor for more detailed transfer information. Certificate of Achievement: Biotechnology Units Required: 18 BIOSCI-107 Molecular and Cellular Biology OR BIOSCI-107H Molecular and Cellular Biology Honors BIOSCI-230 Introduction to Biotechnology CHEM-201 General Chemistry I MATH-140 Introductory Statistics Recommended electives: BIOSCI-095 Cleanroom Technology BIOSCI-221 Introduction to Microbiology CHEM-202 General Chemistry II ENGL-091 Introduction to College Reading and Writing OR ENGL-094 Introduction to Technical Reading and Writing This Business Department offers a comprehensive program for transfer and non-transfer students. The first two years of coursework in preparation for a four-year degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration may be completed, or students may earn associate degrees and/or certificates while exploring areas of personal interest or job enrichment. The Department offers a variety of courses in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, International Business, Business Mathematics, Management, Finance, Investing, Marketing, Salesmanship, Retail Management, Electronic Commerce, Advertising, Ethics, Law, Conflict Resolution and Managing Diversity in the Workplace. Associate Degrees and Certificates are designed to allow students to specialize in a particular area, and are especially useful for persons seeking a first job, or looking to advance in a current career. Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Accounting Technician Units Required: 22 BUS-100 Introduction to Business BUS-101 Bookkeeping and Accounting BUS-144 Business Mathematics BUS-211 Business Law CIT-115 Business English CIT-145 Quickbooks Pro Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Accounting (Transfer) Units Required: BUS-201 Principles of Accounting I BUS-202 Principles of Accounting II BUS-211 Business Law ECON-201 Macroeconomics OR ECON-201H Macroeconomics - Honors ECON-202 Microeconomics OR ECON-202H Microeconomics - Honors ECON-291 Statistical Methods in Business and Economics OR MATH-140 Introductory Statistics Recommended electives: CIT-145 Quickbooks Pro College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 65

66 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Human Resources Management Units Required: 21 BUS-100 Introduction to Business BUS-110 Principles of Management BUS-126 Managing Diversity in the Workplace BUS-132 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution BUS-160 Business Ethics BUS-211 Business Law CIT-116 Business Communications Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Marketing Units Required: 21 BUS-100 Introduction to Business BUS-110 Principles of Management BUS-140 Principles of Marketing BUS-141 Principles of Advertising BUS-142 Principles of Selling BUS-190 Principles of Electronic Commerce OR BUS-192 E-Business Strategy BUS-211 Business Law Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Small Business Management Units Required: 23 BUS-100 Introduction to Business OR BUS-110 Principles of Management BUS-101 Bookkeeping and Accounting BUS-117 Business Entrepreneurship BUS-126 Managing Diversity in the Workplace BUS-132 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution BUS-140 Principles of Marketing BUS-160 Business Ethics Recommended electives: CIT-145 Quickbooks Pro Certificate of Specialization: Finance Units Required: 14 BUS-100 Introduction to Business BUS-144 Business Mathematics BUS-154 Finance BUS-156 Introduction to Investments Certificate of Specialization: E-Commerce Business In recent years, various changes in the business environment have occurred, including the emergence of new information technologies. Consequently, many businesses need to realign with the new Internet economy in order to compete effectively in our changing world. In addition, there are opportunities for e-business start-ups with sound business foundations and competitive strategies. This certificate of completion in E-Commerce/ Business attempts to provide students with the skillbuilding techniques and knowledge that will empower them to achieve career goals in the current e-business environment. Units Required: 15 BUS-192 E-Business Strategy CIT-170 Website Development I BUS-100 Introduction to Business OR BUS-110 Principles of Management OR BUS-211 Business Law BUS-140 Principles of Marketing OR BUS-141 Principles of Advertising BUS-190 Principles of Electronic Commerce 3.0 OR CIT-190 Principles of Electronic Commerce Certificate of Specialization: International Trade-Finance The continuing trend toward globalization requires that students in business have a fundamental grasp of the social and economic factors leading to commercial internationalization and the management practices required to operate successfully in an international environment. This certificate of specialization provides students with a solid foundation in the concepts of trade and commerce with an emphasis on the financial aspects of globalization. It is ideal for those currently working in an international business environment and wish to increase their fundamental knowledge regarding concepts and practices in addition to those who desire a solid introduction to international business. Students should also consider the International Trade-Marketing certificate of completion in addition to this certificate for an even more comprehensive course of study. 66 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

67 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR Units Required: 15 BUS-103 Introduction to International Business BUS-157 Business Finance BUS-159 International Finance BUS-214 International Business Law Plus three units from the following: BUS-143 International Marketing BUS-185 Principles of Importing and Exporting BUS-190 Principles of Electronic Commerce POLISC-270 International Relations Certificate of Achievement: Insurance *PENDING STATE APPROVAL The Certificate of Achievement in Insurance Property and Casualty is designed for students who wish to master the fundamentals of insurance and develop a deep understanding of the complexities of the industry. It introduces and explores the tools needed to understand property and casualty and make informed personal and commercial financial decisions. The program is specifically designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in the insurance industry. Topics covered include broad issues such as risk management and financial planning, insurance code and ethics, business law, and Microsoft Excel. Units Required: 27 BUS-172 Introduction to Insurance BUS-174 Principles of Property and Liability Insurance BUS-176 Personal Insurance BUS-178 Commercial Insurance BUS-179 Insurance Code and Ethics CWE-188OCC Cooperative Work Experience Education Plus nine units from the following: BUS-100 Introduction to Business BUS-140 Principles of Marketing BUS-142 Principles of Selling BUS-211 Business Law Plus six units from the following: CIT-101 Introduction to Computers CIT-116 Business Communications CIT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs Certificate of Specialization: International Trade Marketing The continuing trend toward globalization requires that students in business have a fundamental grasp of the social and economic factors leading to commercial internationalization and the management practices required to operate successfully in an international environment. This certificate of specialization provides students with a solid foundation in the concepts of trade and commerce with an emphasis on the marketing aspects of globalization. It is ideal for those currently working in an international business environment and wish to increase their fundamental knowledge regarding concepts and practices in addition to those who desire a solid introduction to international business. Students should also consider the International Trade-Finance certificate of completion in addition to this certificate for an even more comprehensive course of study. Units Required: 15 BUS-103 Introduction to International Business BUS-140 Principles of Marketing BUS-143 International Marketing BUS-214 International Business Law Plus three units from the following: BUS-159 International Finance BUS-185 Principles of Importing and Exporting BUS-190 Principles of Electronic Commerce 3.0 POLISC-270 International Relations Certificate of Specialization: Restaurant Entrepreneur This certificate will combine classes offered by the Hotel/Restaurant and the Business departments to create a Certificate of Achievement for students that complete the series of classes. This program responds to the large number of students that are currently requesting a limited number of courses specifically targeted to preparing them to open up their own restaurant. This program is part of a multi-year grant-funded initiative sponsored by the state chancellor's office to add an entrepreneurship component to traditional academic/vocational programs statewide. Units Required: 15 BUS-117 Business Entrepreneurship BUS-211 Business Law HRMGT-220 Restaurant Operations HRMGT-225 Food Service Sanitation and Safety HRMGT-235 Hotel and Restaurant Sales and Marketing College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 67

68 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Certificate of Achievement: Retail Management Retail Management is an expanding career path supported by many industry sectors. Strong retail managers are essential to business success in electronics, clothing, food, entertainment, home furnishings, children's supplies, publishing, cosmetics, educational materials, gift, athletic equipment, pet supplies, and just about every other imaginable consumer product and service. The retail industry is at the heart of many local economies. Effective management is the key to longterm economic security throughout the state. This program, designed in collaboration with industry leaders, is intended to provide the student with many of the competencies required for success at the management level within the vast retail industry. This program encompasses the business essentials such as accounting and marketing, and also emphasizes management and communication skills required for career success. Units Required: 34 BUS-101 Bookkeeping and Accounting BUS-110 Principles of Management BUS-111 Human Relations in the Workplace BUS-112 Human Resource Management BUS-113 Retail Management BUS-140 Principles of Marketing BUS-144 Business Mathematics CIT-116 Business Communications CIT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs COMS-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR COMS-105H Fundamentals of Public Speaking - Honors OR COMS-223 Small Group Communication BUS 100 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS Introduces the field of business administration, primarily found in the United States, including topics of economic systems, strategic management, marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting, finance, operations, management information systems, human resources, ethics, social responsibility, sustainability, and globalization. BUS 101 BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING Units: CSU hours lecture Introduces the theory and application of double entry bookkeeping for non-transfer business majors. Examines the accounting cycle for both service and merchandising sole-proprietorship firms, including the use of ledgers, worksheets, and special purpose journals. BUS 103 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS A combination of global business theory as affected by cultural, political, legal, and international economic factors with instruction on government regulation, foreign market analysis, exporting, and importing. Internet applications are utilized to familiarize the student with available international business and government resources. Case studies are emphasized to demonstrate the practical applications of course subject matter. BUS 110 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Examines the fundamental functions of modern management in a changing world with an emphasis on planning, leading, and organizing, including leadership in management, motivation, communication, cultural diversity, team decision-making, management by objectives, organizational environment, sustainability, planning and strategic management, control process, organizational structure, and managing organizational change. BUS 111 HUMAN RELATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE Introduces concepts of individual, group, and organizational human behavior as they affect human relations, performance, and productivity within the workplace. Strategies and techniques that influence interpersonal, administrative, and organizational communications and interactions among people. Fundamentals of multi-disciplined science/nature of human relations in developing employee leadership, in working toward win/win situations, and in enhancing performance evaluations and respective reward systems. BUS 112 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGE- MENT Introduces the management of human resources and an understanding of the impact and accountability to the organization in terms of human resource activities. Topics include global human resource strategies, social and organizational realities, legal implications affecting people at work, union/non-union practices, comparable work, employee compensation and benefits, and employee rights. BUS 113 RETAIL MANAGEMENT Introduces principles and practices used in the management of retail stores. Topics include site selection, layout, organization, staffing, positioning, customer service, promotional techniques and all aspects of critical buying function. 68 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

69 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR BUS 117 BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP Comprehensive analysis of establishing, marketing, financing, promoting, insuring, developing and staffing a small business. BUS 126 MANAGING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE Examines the effects of increasing diversity in the workplace, including the benefits and challenges to management and staff presented by diversity of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, and other differences. Organizational and interpersonal strategies for working effectively are examined along with developing skills for the creation of productive and diverse business environments. BUS 132 NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION Introduces organizational conflict and strategies for effective resolution with concentration on internal and external sources of conflict. Emphasizes non-litigation resolution, including arbitration, mediation, and mini-trial. BUS 140 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING Focuses on fundamental concepts of modern marketing in a changing world. Substantive areas include: creating customer value, buying behaviors, market research, market strategy, target market analysis, global marketing, electronic marketing, and sales techniques, with particular emphasis on the marketing mix, including product, pricing, promotion, and distribution decisions. BUS 141 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING Focuses on fundamental concepts of modern advertising in the current business environment while using specialized techniques to create and promote an advertising campaign. Topics include the role of advertising, its relation to the marketing mix, psychological and socio-cultural influences on consumer buying behavior, advertising research and strategy, target market analysis, the global marketing environment, electronic advertising, media selection, ethics, creative advertising message design, and integrated marketing. Emphasizes planning an advertising campaign and communicating ideas using advertising techniques. BUS 142 PRINCIPLES OF SELLING Focuses on developing concepts of selling in the current business environment, including electronic selling, communication styles, sales servicing, ethics, and salesforce management. Emphasizes developing effective selling strategies and confidence building when making sales decisions. BUS 143 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING Introduces the marketing of goods and services in an international environment, including the development of a comprehensive commercial marketing program. Covers topics such as market selection, effective distribution, and pricing. BUS 144 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of MATH-025 or higher or appropriate math placement as determined by the COC assessment process. Basic mathematics used in typical accounting, financial, and merchandising transactions. Emphasis is on analyzing word problems, selecting appropriate mathematical procedures, and solving the requisite algebraic equation. Extensive use of real-world business problems in the areas of cash and trade discounts, markup and markdown, compound interest, annuities, loan amortizations, inventory control, depreciation, insurance, investments, and financial statement analysis. Prepares students entering the accounting program. BUS 154 FINANCE Introduces the concepts, tools, and applications of personal financial planning, including developing and prioritizing goals, managing money and credit, identifying investment alternatives, as well as examining retirement planning, housing decisions, tax planning, risk management/insurance, and estate planning. BUS 156 INTRODUCTION TO INVEST- MENTS Introduces the principles of investing and money management as primarily related to the stock market, including the various types of financial assets an investor must choose from, as well as related institutional settings and valuations. BUS 157 BUSINESS FINANCE Recommended Preparation: MATH-103, 111, 120, 130, or 140 Introduces fundamentals of commercial finance management including cost of capital, working capital management, risk and return, financial performance, and the interpretation of financial statements. BUS 159 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE Recommended Preparation: BUS-157 Examines the international aspects of commercial finance. Topics include international corporate finance, foreign exchange, foreign direct investment, and multinational tax implications. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 69

70 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BUS 160 BUSINESS ETHICS Presents different schools of ethical thought applicable in the business environment including ethical issues and methodologies used for appropriate conduct. Current cases and fact scenarios are presented along with historical examples to demonstrate their effect on contemporary ethical dilemmas. BUS 172 INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE Units: CSU hours lecture Introduces the basic principles of insurance through examining a variety of insurance types such as homeowners', automobile, commercial property and liability insurance; life and health insurance fundamentals as well as organizational and regulatory views of the insurance industry. BUS 174 PRINCIPLES OF PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE Introduces the fundamentals of property and liability insurance including types of insurers, institutions that provide insurance, how the industry is regulated, measurement of financial performance, insurance operations, insurance contracts, loss exposure and risk management. BUS 176 PERSONAL INSURANCE Introduces the policies, procedures, and practices of personal insurance including automobile, homeowners', residential, fire, earthquake, marine, life, liability, and health. BUS 178 COMMERCIAL INSURANCE Introduces commercial property insurance, including business income, commercial crime, equipment breakdown, inland and ocean marine, commercial general liability, as well as other insurance types and coverage. BUS 179 INSURANCE CODE AND ETHICS Units: CSU hours lecture Introduces ethical business practices and obligations of the insurance industry professional. BUS 185 PRINCIPLES OF IMPORTING AND EXPORTING Introduces the basic aspects of importing and exporting providing students with a working knowledge of terms and techniques essential to operating an import/export business. BUS 190 PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE Introduces the study of electronic commerce. Primary emphasis is on the fundamental theoretical and practical issues related to conducting business via the Internet. Topics include: evolving e-business models, Web-based technologies, value chains, electronic marketing, payment systems, security, ethics, legal, international, and cross-cultural issues. Familiarity with navigating the Internet is assumed. Same as CIT-190. BUS 192 E-BUSINESS STRATEGY Examines the fundamental concepts of strategic planning for conducting business via the Internet, including case analysis of business strategies in the Internet economy, and key elements needed to develop a strategic e-business plan for competitive advantage. Familiarity with the Internet is assumed. BUS 201 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-025 or MATH-026 Presents the fundamental principles, theory, and application of accounting through the use of journals, ledgers, and worksheets. Covers the entire accounting cycle for both sole-proprietorships and partnerships, including the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Designed for transfer majors in business disciplines. BUS 202 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: BUS-201. A continuation of the basic accounting theories and practices covered in BUS 201, expanding the use of financial and managerial accounting concepts used to make business decisions. Designed for transfer majors in business disciplines. BUS 211 BUSINESS LAW Introduces the legal environment of business, including the classification of civil actions and business crimes, examination of state and federal court systems, detailed study of contract, tort, employment, and property law. BUS 214 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW Introduces the legal environment of international commerce including a study of the forms of international business, multinational enterprises, trade in goods and services, and dispute settlement. 70 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

71 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR BUS 291 STATISTICAL METHODS IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Prerequisite: MATH-070. Examines descriptive statistics, elements of probability distributions, sampling, estimation, and confidence intervals, tests of hypothesis, linear regression and correlation, including applications to problems in business and economics. Writing and the use of spreadsheet software are required (same as ECON-291). UC credit limitation: BUS-291, ECON-291, MATH-140, PSYCH-135 and SOCI-135 combined, maximum credit one course. CHEMISTRY Chemistry is the study of matter and its changes. Chemistry focuses on understanding matter and energy on a molecular level. The chemistry courses are designed to meet general education and major transfer requirements. Examples of career options include research scientist, teacher, pharmacist, and medical doctor. Some of these career options require a baccalaureate degree and others require a graduate degree. An associate degree is not available in chemistry. CHEM 090 CHEMISTRY FOR TECHNOLOGY Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces applied chemistry principles including the scientific method, measurement, classification of matter, nomenclature, chemical reactions, chemical calculations, bonding, solutions, and acid-base chemistry using a forensic science approach. CHEM 110 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-060 Introduces general chemistry to nonscience majors, including scientific method, measurement, matter and energy, atomic theory, names and formulas, moles, reactions, stoichiometry, bonding, gas laws, solids and liquids, solutions, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, and nuclear chemistry. Cannot receive credit for both Chem 110 and Chem 151. Chem 110 cannot be taken for credit after Chem 201. CHEM 151 PREPARATORY GENERAL CHEMISTRY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-060 A preparatory course for Chemistry 201. Provides basic foundation in problem solving, atomic theory, stoichiometry, nomenclature, states of matter, and solution chemistry. Laboratory enforces principles learned in lecture and emphasizes the development of skills in measurement and observation. UC credit limitation: CHEM-110 and 151 combined, maximum credit, one course. Students in need of a non-major general education course in chemistry are encouraged to take Chemistry 110 (Introductory Chemistry). College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 71

72 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CHEM 201 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-070 and CHEM-151, or MATH-070 and COC Chemistry Placement Exam Provides a foundation in the basic principles of the molecular nature of matter and its change, including reaction chemistry, atomic and bonding theories of matter, the properties of matter (solids, liquids, gases, solutions) and their relationship to energy. Gravimetric, volumetric, and spectroscopic analysis techniques will be introduced in the laboratory portion. Required of all majors in chemistry and most other fields of science or technology. UC credit limitation: maximum credit, 5 units. CHEM 202 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CHEM-201 Builds upon the foundation of principles of chemistry presented in Chemistry 201. Topics are chemical kinetics, ionic equilibria (solutions of acids and bases, buffers, solubility of insoluble salts, and solubility product), nuclear chemistry, thermodynamics (entropy & free energy), coordination compounds, advanced qualitative analysis, spectroscopy, and an introduction to organic chemistry. CHEM 255 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CHEM-201 Recommended Preparation: CHEM-202 First semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry for science majors focusing on nomenclature, structure, properties, and synthesis of organic compounds. CHEM 256 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CHEM-255 Second semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry for science majors, focusing on the syntheses and reaction mechanisms of aromatic, carbonyl, and biological compounds. CHINESE (See Modern Languages) CINEMA Courses in Cinema provide a broad survey of the history, theory, techniques and development of modern pictures. The history of film as an aesthetic form and its major artists, works and styles are emphasized. An associate degree is not available in cinema. CINEMA 120 FILM AESTHETICS Surveys the motion picture both as a medium of mass communication and as a developing art form. Analyzes representative feature films as to genre, technique, aesthetics, and sociological impact. CINEMA 121 HISTORY OF AMERICAN CINEMA Survey and critical analysis of American motion picture masterpieces. A study of the ideas and values of films as reflected and emphasized through artistic techniques. CINEMA 122 HISTORY OF CINEMA Surveys and analyzes motion picture masterpieces from their inception to the present, including how ideas and values are emphasized through artistic techniques. CINEMA 123 AMERICAN CINEMA: CROSS- ING CULTURES Surveys American motion pictures that have been made by filmmakers representing a variety of American ethnic groups. Students will analyze Hollywood's treatment of ethnic cultures throughout film history. CINEMA 127 GREAT FILM MAKERS Covers one film maker each semester and examines their work in artistic, social and historical terms. The selection of the film makers studied each semester will be denoted in the class schedule each semester. May Be Taken 2 Times. CINEMA 129 AN INTRODUCTION TO FILM GENRES Surveys the development, artistic, social and entertainment ingredients of basic film genres. Emphasizes such genres as the science-fiction film, western, gangster, crime and detective ('film noir'), musical, comedy or horror film. Genres vary each semester. May Be Taken 2 Times. 72 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

73 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR CINEMA 131 HISTORY OF INTERNATION- AL CINEMA Survey and critical analysis of international motion picture masterpieces from their inception to the present. A study of the ideas and values of the examined films as reflected and emphasized through artistic techniques. CINEMA 198 SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL CINEMA Units: CSU 4.50 hours lecture Cinema of different countries will be studied each semester, focusing on directors, cultures, social movements, gender and sexuality issues, and classic films of that country's cinema. Each offering will focus on different countries of study. COMMUNICATION STUDIES Associate in Arts Degree: Communication Studies *PENDING STATE APPROVAL An Associate in Arts degree in Communication Studies seeks to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the complex and diverse nature of the contexts, processes for understanding how humans use signs and symbols to create meaning. The degree focuses on the way[s] language and other symbolic systems are used interpersonally, within small group settings and in mass mediated formats. Courses will allow students to achieve three separate aims depending upon their academic goals. First students will be well prepared to transfer to a four-year institution with a broad range of communication coursework completed. Second, students will be prepared for entry into a variety of careers all of which require effective communication skills for working with diverse sets of people in an increasingly complex technological workplace. Careers including business, public relations, human resources, law [after law school], advertising arts, teaching, social & human services and entertainment industries are all suited for graduates of a Communication Studies degree. Finally, students who are interested in the field of Communication Studies but do not wish to complete a baccalaureate degree in the discipline may pursue a terminal two-year course of study. Such study will prepare them to understand diverse communication messages and practice excellent communication skills in a variety of contexts. Units Required: Three units from the following: COMS-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMS-105H Fundamentals of Public Speaking -Honors COMS-223 Small Group Communication Plus the following: COMS-150 Oral Interpretation OR COMS-190 Forensics College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 73

74 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Plus three units from the following: COMS-225 Strategies of Argumentation COMS-227 OR Introduction to Rhetorical Criticism Plus the following: COMS-250 Process of Communication Plus nine units from the following: COMS-110 Communication and Leadership COMS-235 Intergenerational Communication. 3.0 COMS-246 Interpersonal Communication COMS-256 Intercultural Communication COMS-260 Communication and Gender Certificate of Specialization: Communication Theory A certificate of specialization is available through the Department of Communication Studies that focuses on communication theory. The course of study for the certificate includes both an introduction to the field of communication as well as coursework that addresses particular types of communication contexts and the knowledge and skills to be successful within them. Excelling at a fouryear college, university or in the workplace requires insight and understanding into human communication behavior that accounts for perceptions, interpretations, and decision-making. The Communication Theory certificate offers students an opportunity to master concepts, skills, and real-world practices to recognize and deal with complex situations and resolve the ambiguities of life. Whether the final goal is to transfer or to gain employment, completion of the certificate in Communication Theory will enable students to acquire communication techniques that are not only marketable commodities, but also helpful in their everyday lives. Units Required: 15 Twelve units from the following: COMS-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMS-105H Fundamentals of Public Speaking - Honors COMS-246 Interpersonal Communication COMS-250 Process of Communication COMS-256 Intercultural Communication Plus three units from the following: COMS-110 Communication and Leadership COMS-223 Small Group Communication COMS-227 Introduction to Rhetorical Criticism COMS-235 Intergenerational Communication. 3.0 COMS-260 Communication and Gender Certificate of Specialization: Rhetoric/Public Address A certificate of specialization is available through the Department of Communication Studies that focuses on rhetoric and public address. The course of study for the certificate includes both an introduction to the field of Communication Studies as well as coursework that addresses particular types of communication contexts and the knowledge and skills to be successful in them. Excelling at a four-year college, university or in the workplace requires insight and understanding into human communication behavior that accounts for perceptions, interpretations, and decision-making. The Rhetoric/Public Address certificate offers students an opportunity to master concepts, skills, and real-world practices in public speaking, argumentation and persuasion, rhetorical criticism, pre-law, communication theory, group communications, and competitive intercollegiate speech and debate (forensics). Whether the final goal is to transfer or to gain employment, completion of the certificate in Rhetoric/Public Address will enable students to acquire communication techniques that are not only useful in the workplace and their professions, but also helpful in their everyday lives. Units Required: 15 Twelve units from the following: COMS-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking. 3.0 COMS-105H Fundamentals of Public Speaking - Honors COMS-150 Oral Interpretation COMS-225 Strategies of Argumentation COMS-227 Introduction to Rhetorical Criticism Plus three units from the following: COMS-190 Forensics COMS 105 FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Examines the principles and practices of public speaking, especially speech organization and development, research, audience analysis, presentation skills, listening, and the use of language and ethics for the development of informative and persuasive speeches. COMS 105H FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING - HONORS Examines the principles and practices of public speaking. Emphasis is on speech organization and development, research, audience analysis, presentation skills, listening, and the use of language and ethics for the development of informative and persuasive speeches. Speech analysis and rhetorical criticism skills will differentiate COMS-105H from COMS College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

75 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR COMS 110 COMMUNICATION AND LEAD- ERSHIP Introduces students to the fundamental elements of communication in relation to leadership theories, ethics, styles, and perspectives, including the development of a personal philosophy of leadership that includes an understanding of self, others, and community. Prepares students for leadership roles in college and community settings. COMS 150 ORAL INTERPRETATION Teaches theoretical approaches to interpret literature and prepares students to apply these in the performance of that literature. COMS 190 FORENSICS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Preparation for competitive speech team. Studies in argumentation and debate, informative and persuasive speaking, and extemporaneous and impromptu speaking. Involves research and one-on-one training. Requires participation in interscholastic competition or community speakers' bureau. May Be Taken 4 Times. COMS 205 ESSENTIALS OF PERSUASIVE SPEAKING Prerequisite: COMS-105 Focuses on advanced principles of audience adaptation, analytical skills, critical thinking, and analysis of public discourse used in public speaking. Public communication skills are enhanced through various types of persuasive presentations. COMS 223 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION Explores theories of group decision making and leadership. Preparation for the workplace is emphasized through critical thinking and problem solving, and strategies for successful group interaction are discussed. COMS 225 STRATEGIES OF ARGUMENTATION Introduces the strategies used for rhetorical argument. Topics include finding issues, using evidence, and detecting fallacies in rhetorical communications. COMS 227 INTRODUCTION TO RHETORICAL CRITICISM Prerequisite: ENGL-101 Introduces critical methodologies of rhetoric and principles of rhetorical theory as a means to analyze and evaluate public discourse, including critical reasoning, advocacy, analysis, writing, and discussion. COMS 235 INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNICATION Analyzes intergenerational interaction and communication patterns throughout the lifespan, including the examination of theories, attitudes, stereotypes, myths, and cultural differences. COMS 246 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Introduces theories and principles of interpersonal communication. Examines two-person communication, especially topics of verbal and nonverbal communication, perception, self-concept, communication climate, relationship satisfaction, conflict, and self-disclosure. Theories of relationship development within committed relationships, family, and friendship will be explored. COMS 250 PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION Examines the range of theoretical approaches to the field of communication studies which provide an overview of communication contexts such as interpersonal, small group, gender, intercultural, mass media, and organizational communication. COMS 256 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION Examines intercultural communication, including cultural patterns, verbal and nonverbal communication codes and their practical application in today's diverse society. COMS 260 COMMUNICATION AND GENDER Compares and contrasts the communication styles of males and females in a variety of settings and suggests ways to develop communication competence in gendered societies, including the areas of family, friendship, courtship and marriage, education, media, and business. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 75

76 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COMPUTER ELECTRONICS CMPELC 110 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Introduces music technology, including music sampling, sequencing, synthesis, MIDI, guitar and amplifier electronics, microphones, mixing, recording, acoustics, hardware devices for music publishing, music notation software, software for music sequencing, MIDI hardware, software for creating, organizing, and editing sound, and hardware for digital sampling and recording. CMPELC 130 COMPUTER ELECTRONICS I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces fundamental topics in electricity. An overview of physics, chemistry, and math as they pertain to electronics. Principles and theory of DC, AC, transistors, and digital electronics with heavy emphasis on basic concepts. Circuit analysis methods, test measurements, and troubleshooting will be studied in a hands on approach. COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Web Publishing and Design *PENDING STATE APPROVAL The proposed curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong and balanced foundation in aspects of font-end web site authoring and design. Students will develop proficiency with markup languages, cascading style sheets, web authoring software, web multimedia, optimization, accessibility issues, usability, online form and document distribution, e-commerce considerations, and the entire web life-cycle authoring process. Units Required: 28 CIT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief CIT-082 Adobe Acrobat - Brief CIT-170 Website Development I CIT-171 Website Development II CIT-173 Web Development Software: Dreamweaver CIT-174 Web Development Software: Fireworks CIT-175 Web Development Software: Flash GMD-144 Graphic Design I GMD-145 Type and Typography GMD-242 Graphic Design II CWE-188CIT Cooperative Work Experience Education Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Web Development *PENDING STATE APPROVAL The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong and balanced foundation in aspects of both frontand back-end web development. Students will develop proficiency with markup languages, cascading style sheets, web authoring software, database connectivity, web multimedia, optimization, client- and server-side programming, e-commerce considerations, and the entire web life-cycle development process. 76 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

77 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR Units Required: 25 CIT-160 Microsoft Access I CIT-170 Website Development I CIT-171 Website Development II CIT-173 Web Development Software: Dreamweaver CIT-174 Web Development Software: Fireworks CIT-175 Web Development Software: Flash CMPSCI-190 Web Programming: JavaScript CMPSCI-192 PHP Programming CWE-188CIT Cooperative Work Experience Education Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Computer Applications The CIT Computer Applications Degree and certificate is designed to provide a solid foundation in the latest, highly marketable business software used in industry today. This program provides the training and exposure that is essential to prospective computer users and office workers at all levels. The sequence of courses included in this program maps to the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) exam, which provides an opportunity for students to present to prospective employers a globally recognized certificate representing high-level skills and achievement. At the conclusion of their studies, students will be prepared for entry-level positions such as administrative assistant, computer applications specialist, word processing specialist, database specialist, spreadsheet analyst, bookkeeping assistant, and web content provider. Students who complete this program will be eligible to sit for the MCAS examination. Units Required: 33 CIT-036 Microsoft Outlook - Brief CIT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief CIT-105 Microsoft Windows CIT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs CIT-150 Microsoft Word I CIT-151 Microsoft Word II CIT-155 Microsoft Excel I CIT-156 Microsoft Excel II CIT-160 Microsoft Access I CIT-165 Microsoft PowerPoint Plus six units from the following: CIT-082 Adobe Acrobat - Brief CIT-145 Quickbooks Pro CIT-146 QuickBooks Pro II CIT-161 Microsoft Access II CIT-166 Desktop Publishing CIT-173 Web Development Software: Dreamweaver Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Administrative Assistant Units Required: 33 CIT-036 Microsoft Outlook - Brief CIT-082 Adobe Acrobat - Brief CIT-101 Introduction to Computers CIT-110 Keyboarding and Document Processing CIT-115 Business English CIT-116 Business Communications CIT-120 Administrative Office Procedures CIT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs CIT-150 Microsoft Word I CIT-155 Microsoft Excel I Plus six units from the following: CIT-035 The Internet - Brief CIT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief CIT-105 Microsoft Windows CIT-111 Advanced Keyboarding and Document Processing CIT-145 Quickbooks Pro CIT-151 Microsoft Word II CIT-156 Microsoft Excel II CIT-160 Microsoft Access I CIT-166 Desktop Publishing Certificate of Specialization: E-Commerce Technology The certificate of specialization in E-Commerce - Technology provides students with an overview of the fundamental issues and skills involved in developing an online implementation of a business enterprise. Courses are appropriate for those who seek entry-level positions in the field and for managers or entrepreneurs who desire a better understanding of the technologies employed in developing commercial Websites. Units Required: 15 BUS-192 E-Business Strategy CIT-170 Website Development I CIT-171 Website Development II CIT-173 Web Development Software: Dreamweaver BUS-190 CIT-190 Plus three units from the following: Principles of Electronic Commerce Principles of Electronic Commerce College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 77

78 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Certificate of Specialization: Website Development The certificate of specialization in Website development affords students the opportunity to acquire basic skills related to the design, planning, and realization of functional Websites. Many employers require their content developers to be proficient in markup languages, style sheets, generation of animated pages, and the latest authoring tools the primary skills targeted by this certificate. This program is designed for those interested in all aspects of front-end Website development and especially those who are considering future study, career moves, and promotional opportunities related to this growing and continuously evolving area. Units Required: 15 CIT-170 Website Development I CIT-171 Website Development II CIT-173 Web Development Software: Dreamweaver CIT-174 Web Development Software: Fireworks CIT-175 Web Development Software: Flash CIT 010 EXPLORING COMPUTERS - BRIEF Units: hours lecture, hours lab Provides a brief overview of computers, their usage, and how they function, including computer hardware, software, file management, the Internet, and as well as how to purchase, install, and maintain a personal computer. CIT 011 MICROSOFT WINDOWS - BRIEF Units: hours lecture, hours lab Provides a hands-on overview of Microsoft Windows fundamentals, including the basics of using a mouse, icons, Explorer, file management, windows manipulation, and multitasking (working with multiple programs simultaneously). CIT 035 THE INTERNET - BRIEF Units: hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: CIT-105 Introduces the use of browsers and to access and explore online resources, including search engines, libraries, blogs, chat rooms, RSS feeds, and entertainment sites. CIT 036 MICROSOFT OUTLOOK - BRIEF Units: hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: CIT-035 & CIT-105 Introduces Microsoft Outlook, including the use of e- mail, scheduling, calendar planning, contact list management, and notes features. CIT 074 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP - BRIEF Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces basic digital image editing using Photoshop. Topics include layers, selections, image retouching, color correction, scanning, paint tools, text tools, special effects, and application to desktop publishing and personal projects. Familiarity with PC and the Windows operating system is assumed. (Formerly CIT-167). CIT 080 MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST EXAM REVIEW Units: hours lab Designed for students with a working knowledge of the various office applications who wish to review in preparation for taking a Microsoft Specialist exam. Application choices include: Word Core or Expert, Excel Core or Expert, Access, PowerPoint or Outlook. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. CIT 082 ADOBE ACROBAT - BRIEF Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces Adobe Acrobat to create, modify, and authenticate universal PDF (Portable Document Format) documents for cross-platform distribution, including PDF conversion, multimedia content, interactive elements, electronic forms, security features, document review cycle, and publishing for both print and Web. CIT 090L COMPUTER LAB Units: hours lab A lab for the currently enrolled Computer Information Technology student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the CIT lab facility. Offered pass/nopass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. CIT 098A MICROSOFT WINDOWS WORK- SHOP Units: hours lecture Designed for students desiring to quickly acquire the fundamental skills necessary to manage some of the basic features of the Windows operating system. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. CIT 098B MICROSOFT WORD WORKSHOP Units: hours lecture Designed for students desiring to quickly acquire the basic skills necessary to create and modify simple electronic documents using Microsoft Word. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. 78 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

79 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR CIT 098C MICROSOFT EXCEL WORKSHOP Units: hours lecture Designed for students desiring to quickly acquire the basic skills necessary to create and modify simple electronic spreadsheets using Excel. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. CIT 098D MICROSOFT ACCESS WORK- SHOP Units: hours lecture Designed for students desiring to quickly acquire the basic skills necessary to create and modify simple relational databases using Microsoft Access. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. CIT 098E MICROSOFT POWERPOINT WORKSHOP Units: hours lecture Designed for students desiring to quickly acquire the basic skills necessary to create and modify simple electronic presentations for group audiences using PowerPoint. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. CIT 101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Overview of computers, including their history, usage, technology, and terminology, as well as their impact on society, ethics, and organizational settings. Provides an introduction to system hardware, networks, telecommunications, operating systems, and popular production software, including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation software, Internet, and applications. CIT 105 MICROSOFT WINDOWS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Presents in-depth study of the Windows graphical user interface, including file management, windows manipulation, desktop customization, multitasking, data search, use of Windows accessories, Object Linking and Embedding (OLE), and troubleshooting. CIT 110 KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT PROCESSING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Develops a mastery of the computer keyboard by touch and proficiency in producing business letters, reports, tables, memos, and other documents using Microsoft Word. CIT 111 ADVANCED KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT PROCESSING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: CIT-110 Continues skill building begun in CIT 110, Keyboarding and Document Processing, emphasizing production of a wide range of documents using Microsoft Word as well as continuing to build speed and accuracy and familiarity with MS Word begun in CIT 110. CIT 115 BUSINESS ENGLISH Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides an extensive review of proper sentence structure within business documents through exercises with contemporary business themes. Students will create simple business communications focusing on correcting the most common errors of language usage pertaining to modern business correspondence. Lays the foundation for clear and correct business writing and formatting for today's business environment. CIT 116 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Training in the development of writing principles and techniques; business vocabulary improvement; practical experience in the composition of correspondence typical of business environments. Additional emphasis on principles of business English. CIT 120 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Analyze and implement technological and procedural tasks typically encountered by the administrative assistant in the business environment. CIT 130 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces administrative medical assistant knowledge and techniques including office environment, medical ethics, and legal responsibilities. Medical office software for completing such tasks as patient registration, records, appointment scheduling, and billing and collection also examined. CIT 132 MEDICAL OFFICE FINANCES Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Examines the various financial methods used in medical offices and hospitals for a variety of duties. This course uses the latest medical management software program to perform such tasks as posting patient account entries, printing daily reports, managing office files, and billing routines such as insurance payments and adjustments, hospital coding and billing, report generation, and inpatient and outpatient coding and billing. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 79

80 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CIT 140 SURVEY OF MICROSOFT OFFICE PROGRAMS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Examines operating systems, Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database management, presentation software, and the application of information technologies to organizational settings. May Be Taken 2 Times. CIT 145 QUICKBOOKS PRO Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides an in-depth introduction to the basics of the popular accounting program QuickBooks Pro, designed to assist in the operation of a small business. Familiarity with the Windows operating system is assumed. CIT 146 QUICKBOOKS PRO II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CIT-145 Provides a continuation of CIT 145, presenting advanced features such as Pass-Throughs, inventory group items, assemblies, time tracking, advanced sales tax topics, payroll setup and processing, estimates and sales orders, budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and year-end procedures. CIT 150 MICROSOFT WORD I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the latest version of Microsoft Word, including creating, editing, formatting, saving, retrieving, and printing a variety of business documents. Skills are developed from basic functions through advanced features such as producing tables, charts, newsletters, and Webpages; working with wizards, templates, clip art, WordArt; performing mail merge with envelopes and labels. Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification core exam in Word. CIT 151 MICROSOFT WORD II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CIT-150 Provides a continuation of CIT-150, presenting a comprehensive overview of advanced features of Microsoft Word including: merging documents, sorting and selecting data using Access database, formatting, macros, styles, working with shared documents, creating specialized tables and indexes, and using XML data in different applications. Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification expert exam in Word. CIT 155 MICROSOFT EXCEL I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the latest version of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and functions as related to charting, formatting worksheets, creating absolute cell references, working with large worksheets, conducting what-if analysis, and using Excel to create static and dynamic Web pages. Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification core exam. CIT 156 MICROSOFT EXCEL II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CIT-155 Provides a continuation of CIT-155, presenting advanced features of Microsoft Excel, including: formatting techniques, sorting and filtering information in spreadsheets, developing pivot table and chart reports, creating outlines and reports using report manager, generating and editing macros, guiding cell entry with data validation, using scenarios to perform what-if analysis, Goal Seek, tracking changes, creating hyperlinks using data from the Internet and other sources, collaborating with workgroups, and integrating applications. Prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Expert (MOS) exam in Excel. CIT 160 MICROSOFT ACCESS I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides an in-depth introduction to the latest version of Microsoft Access, including creating, querying, and maintaining a relational database; developing data access pages, reports, forms, combo boxes; and, using OLE fields, hyperlinks, and subforms. CIT 161 MICROSOFT ACCESS II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CIT-160 Provides a continuation of CIT-160, presents advanced features of Microsoft Access including: creating, querying and maintaining a database; creating reports, forms, and combo boxes; formulating cross tab queries, mailing labels, and mail merge reports; defining relationships, integrating Excel worksheet data into an Access database; using OLE fields, creating an application system using the Switchboard Manager; customizing forms using VBA, working with PivotTable and PivotChart objects, administering a database; establishing customized menu bars; publishing to the Internet using Data Access pages using XML to share data, and using data from the Internet and other sources. Prepares students for the Microsoft Expert (MOS) exam in Access. CIT 165 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: CIT-105 Provides an in-depth study of presentation fundamentals using PowerPoint software to create slide presentations incorporating templates, images, typography, screen transitions, sound, and animation. Examines how to create dynamic slides, and develop slide shows based on business topics. Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification Core and Expert exams in PowerPoint. 80 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

81 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR CIT 166 DESKTOP PUBLISHING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: CIT-105 Introduces desktop publishing using Adobe InDesign to create graphically rich layouts, brochures, posters, fliers, and newsletters, including layout concepts and integration of graphics with text. CIT 170 WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Creating Websites using XHTML coding, including basic through advanced XHTML tags, and introductory CSS. Fundamental class in the sequence leading to a certificate in Web development. Familiarity with the Internet, a browser, and the Windows operating system is assumed. CIT 171 WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: CIT-170 Continues studies begun in Website Development I using XHTML and advanced CSS coding, including implementation of Java applets, audio, and video elements. Concepts related to large-scale development, site promotion, and e-commerce may also be covered. Familiarity with XHTML, CSS, the Internet, a browser, and Windows is assumed. CIT 175 WEB DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE: FLASH Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: Proficiency with Windows, and elementary HTML skills Develops and implements Web-based animation and interactive content using Macromedia Flash and examples of Action Script. CIT 190 PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE Introduces the study of electronic commerce. Primary emphasis is on the fundamental theoretical and practical issues related to conducting business via the Internet. Topics include evolving e-business models, web-based technologies, value chains, electronic marketing, payment systems, security, ethics, legal, international, and cross-cultural issues. Familiarity with navigating the Internet is assumed. Same as BUS-190. CIT 173 WEB DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE: DREAMWEAVER Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: Proficiency with Windows, OS, PC, the Internet, and basic HTML Explores the process of developing Websites through hands-on training with comprehensive authoring tools, such as Macromedia Dreamweaver. Covers concepts related to site management, database integration, form validation, scripted behaviors, stylesheet application, layers, and e-commerce. CIT 174 WEB DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE: FIREWORKS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: Proficiency with Windows OS, PC, and basic XHTML or Web authoring program. Hands-on training and application of theoretical concepts related to creating imagery for Web delivery with digital imaging software, such as Adobe Fireworks. Topics include graphic formats, image optimization, image slicing, resolution, layers, masks, special effects, image maps, GIF animation, and establishment of brand identity. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 81

82 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COMPUTER NETWORKING Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Computer Networking The Computer Networking Program will prepare students for an entry-level position in an IT related industry with emphasis in either systems administration or network administration. The associate degree has two options: CCNA Network Administrator or MCSE Systems Administrator. It is designed for transfer to fouryear colleges or universities. The program offers five certificates of completion: Network Associate, Network Engineer, Network System Administrator, Linux/UNIX System Administrator, and Security Technologies. Classes are designed for first-time college students, reentry students, and current industry employees requiring skill enhancement or upgrade training. Emphasis is placed on hands-on labs and case studies designed to apply principles and develop troubleshooting skills. Students can prepare for industry certifications from industries and organizations such as BISCI, Cisco, CompTIA, or Microsoft. The programs are designed to give novice networking students the foundation to enter the IT field. This will prepare students for jobs such as computer repair technician, cabling technician, network associate. Units Required: 30 CMPELC-130 Computer Electronics I CMPNET-131 Voice and Data Cabling CMPNET-132 A+ Certification CMPNET-133 Server+ Certification Plus 14 units from the following: CMPNET-151 CCNA Prep CMPNET-152 CCNA Prep OR CMPNET-166 MCITP Prep CMPNET-167 MCITP Prep Recommended electives: CMPSCI-111 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming/Java CMPSCI-111L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Lab CWE-188CMPNET Cooperative Work Experience Education MATH-140 Introductory Statistics Certificate of Specialization: Linux/UNIX Administration Linux and UNIX NOS administration using both command line and graphical user interfaces. Develops administration skills including setting up Web, FTP, , and print servers, telnet, basic network-security with firewalls and routers, utilizing online help, Applications Manager, vi text editor, script programming for basic administration tasks, file navigation, file permissions, file compression, command shells, UNIX shells, backing up and restoring, setting up and administrating user accounts, boot loaders and recompiling the kernel. Units Required: 15 CMPNET-132 A+ Certification CMPNET-133 Server+ Certification CMPNET-191 Linux/UNIX CMPNET-192 Linux/UNIX Certificate of Specialization: Network Associate Design configuration and maintenance of LANs. Develop practical experience in cabling, routing, IP addressing, Cisco supported network technologies, network troubleshooting skills, WAN technologies, VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP. Units Required: 14 CMPNET-151 CCNA Prep CMPNET-152 CCNA Prep Certificate of Specialization: Network Engineering Advanced routing, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP routing protocols, routing tables, scalable routing protocols, access lists, route distribution, network design, configuration of advanced networks. Frame Relay and ISDN WAN technologies and standards including modems, PPP, queuing, Network Address Translation, and Virtual Private Networks. LAN switching, VLAN identification, Spanning Tree Protocol. Troubleshooting methodologies, including management and diagnostic tools, LAN switch environment, VLANS, TCP/IP protocols. Units Required: 14 CMPNET-251 CCNP: Preparation for BSCI CMPNET-252 CCNP: Preparation for ISCW & MPLS CMPNET-253 CCNP: Preparation for BCMSN CMPNET-254 CCNP: Preparation for ONT & QOS College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

83 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR Certificate of Specialization: Security Technologies Focus on security fundamentals such as security baselines, securing the network infrastructure and web access operations, cryptography, policies, and computer forensics. Advances to coverage of policy design and management, architecture, products and solutions, firewall and secure router design with access control and AAA implementation, trust and identity technology, intrusion detection and prevention, encryption and VPN technologies, and layer 2 secure network architecture and management. Equipment used includes Cisco routers, PIX firewalls, network sensors, and VPN concentrators. Emphasis on hands-on skills. Units Required: 17.5 CMPNET-187 MS Security CMPNET-271 CCSP-1: Preparation for SND & SNRS CMPNET-272 CCSP-2: Preparation for SNPA. 3.5 CMPNET-273 CCSP-3: Preparation for IPA & HIPS CMPNET-274 CCSP-4: Preparation for CANAC & MARS Certificate of Specialization: Systems Administration Microsoft client and NOS administration including: managing users, groups, and files; command line and graphical user interfaces; basic network security; design and implementation of LAN and WAN topologies including: hardware placement and use; managing and maintaining a server environment; telnet; managing and implementing disaster recovery; and script programming for administrative tasks. Units Required: 15.5 CMPNET-132 A+ Certification CMPNET-133 Server+ Certification CMPNET-134 Network+ Certification CMPNET-184 MS Client & Server OS CMPNET 081L LAB - COMPUTER NET- WORKING Units: hours lab A networking lab for Computer Networking students who wish to increase their skills. This course does not meet eligibility requirements for MSDNAA software. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 3 Times. CMPNET 131 VOICE AND DATA CABLING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Develops skills in reading network design documentation, determining and purchasing cabling equipment, pulling and mounting cable, managing cable, selecting wiring closets, terminating cable at patch panels, installing jacks, and testing cable. Stresses documentation, design, and installation issues, as well as laboratory safety, on-the-job safety, and working effectively in group environments. Prepares the student for the BICSI Level 1 Installer Exam. CMPNET 132 A+ CERTIFICATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides instruction in computer repair and upgrade and prepares students to take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certification. CMPNET 133 SERVER+ CERTIFICATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Covers concepts in TCP/IP processes and network administration, including how to install the server operating system and configure basic network services including DHCP, Web, FTP, telnet, etc. Prepares the student for the Server+ Certification exam. CMPNET 134 NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisites: CMPNET-132 and CMPNET-133 Covers designing, implementing, and managing vendor neutral networks. Topics include introduction to networks and their functionality, OSI model and networking standards, protocols, networking hardware, LANs & WANs technologies, various network operating systems, and network management and administration. Prepares the student for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. CMPNET 151 CCNA PREP 1 Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Design configuration and maintenance of LAN's, including cabling, routing, IP addressing, Cisco supported network technologies and network troubleshooting skills, and preparation for CCNA and Network+ certification. CMPNET 152 CCNA PREP 2 Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-151 Extends knowledge and experience in design, configuration and maintenance of LANs. Topics include WAN technologies, VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP. Completes preparation for CCNA and Network+ certification. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 83

84 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CMPNET 153 WIRELESS LANS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab An introduction to Wireless LANs focusing on the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of Wireless LANs. Covers a comprehensive overview of technologies, security, and design best practices with particular emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas: Wireless LAN setup and troubleshooting; (a, b, and g) technologies, products and solutions; radio technologies; WLAN applications and site surveys; resilient WLAN products, design, installation, configuration and troubleshooting; WLAN security; vendor interoperability strategies; and emerging wireless technologies. Prepares the student for the Cisco WLANFE Certification exam. CMPNET 166 MCITP PREP 1 Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab First of two courses designed to prepare students for pursuing a Microsoft MCITP certification. This course covers the tests for the server administrator. CMPNET 167 MCITP PREP 2 Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-166 Second of two courses designed to prepare students for pursuing a Microsoft MCITP certification. This course covers the tests for the enterprise administrator. CMPNET 171 SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-133 Covers basic concepts in network security including security baselines, securing the network infrastructure, Web security, cryptography, operational security, security policies, and introduces computer forensics. Prepares the student for the Security+ certification exam. CMPNET 184 MS CLIENT & SERVER OS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Beginning course for pursuing a Microsoft MCSE certification. Topics include installing Windows client and server operating systems, managing and maintaining access to resources, managing users, computers, and groups, managing and maintaining a server environment, and managing and implementing disaster recovery. CMPNET 185 MS NETWORK INFRA- STRUCTURE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-184 Second course for pursuing a Microsoft MCSE certification. Topics include planning a TCP/IP network infrastructure and topology, DHCP, server roles and baselining, server clusters and load balancing, DNS and name resolution, remote access including VPNs, and IPSec. Prepares the student for the two Microsoft certification exams for these topics. CMPNET 186 MS ACTIVE DIRECTORY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-185 Third course for pursuing a Microsoft MCSE certification. Topics include planning and creating a Microsoft Active Directory enterprise infrastructure, evaluating network traffic considerations for placing global catalog servers, implementing a directory service forest and domain structure and planning and implementing user, computer, and group strategies. Prepares the student for the two Microsoft certification exams for these topics. CMPNET 187 MS SECURITY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-186 Fourth and final course for pursuing a Microsoft MCSE certification. Topics include designing, implementing, and administering security in a Microsoft server network. Prepares the student for the two Microsoft certification exams for these topics. CMPNET 188 MS SQL SERVER Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-184 Covers designing, implementing, configuring and administering Microsoft SQL server. Topics include developing a logical data model; creating database files, objects, space management, and growth strategy; using Transact-SQL and Data Transformation Services (DTS) to manipulate data; extracting data in XML format; programming business logic using stored procedures, transactions, triggers, user-defined functions, and views; optimizing database performance by using SQL Profiler and the Index Tuning Wizard; managing security-data access, object-level security, and application roles. Prepares student for the two Microsoft certification exams for these topics. CMPNET 189 MS EXCHANGE SERVER Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-184 Covers designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Exchange Server. Prepares the student for the two Microsoft certification exams for these topics. CMPNET 191 LINUX/UNIX 1 Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduction to the Linux/UNIX operating systems with the primary focus on Sun Microsystems' Solaris UNIX operating system. Topics covered include how to access the system, UNIX graphical interfaces utilizing online help, user accounts, file systems, text editors, printing, backing up and restoring, UNIX processes, UNIX shells, basic shell scripting and networking concepts. Provides the foundation for the development of UNIX administration skills. 84 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

85 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR CMPNET 192 LINUX/UNIX 2 Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-191 An intermediate course on the Linux and UNIX operating systems with the primary focus on Red Hat's Linux operating system. Builds on the foundation established by CMPNET-191. Topics covered include Linux installation, graphical user interfaces, printers, boot loaders, user accounts, file compression, recompiling the kernel, firewalls, routers, servers and file sharing. A hands-on, lab oriented course preparing the student for Linux/UNIX administration. CMPNET 251 CCNP: PREPARATION FOR BSCI Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-152, CMPNET-157 or Possession of a valid Cisco CCNA certificate Part of the Cisco CCNP offered through the College of the Canyons Cisco Academy. Topics include advanced routing, routing protocols, routing tables, scalable routing protocols, access lists, route distribution, multicast, IPv6, and configuration of advanced networks. CMPNET 252 CCNP: PREPARATION FOR ISCW & MPLS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-152, CMPNET-157 or Possession of a valid Cisco CCNA certificate Part of a four-course series preparing the student for Cisco CCNP certification. Topics include WANs, Modems, PPP, ISDN, Frame Relay, Queuing, Network Address Translation, and Virtual Private Networks. CMPNET 253 CCNP: PREPARATION FOR BCMSN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-152, CMPNET-157 or Possession of a valid Cisco CCNA certificate Part of a four-course series preparing the student for Cisco CCNP certification. Some topics include LAN switching, network design LAN media types, VLAN identification and spanning tree protocol. CMPNET 254 CCNP: PREPARATION FOR ONT & QOS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-152, CMPNET-157 or possession of a valid Cisco CCNP certificate Part of the Cisco CCNP series. Topics include troubleshooting methodologies, management and diagnostic tools, LAN switch environment, VLANS, frame relay, ISDN, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP protocols. Prepares students for the Cisco CCNP certification exams. CMPNET 255 BGP ROUTING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-251 Advanced routing covering BGP - the Internet routing protocol. Topics include BGP: Resource requirements, path decision process and attributes, tuning performance, policy control, designing enterprise networks and service provider networks, and implementing multiprotocol extensions. CMPNET 261 CCVP-1: PREPARATION FOR CVOICE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-152 Recommended Preparation: CMPNET-254 Introduces Voice over IP (VoIP) focusing on interconnecting traditional telephony and IP telephony with particular emphasis on applied skills. Equipment used includes Cisco routers and PIX firewalls, POTS, and PBX's. Prepares the student for the CVOICE certification exam. CMPNET 262 CCVP-2: PREPARATION FOR CIPT Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-261 Continues the pursuit of the Cisco Certified Voice Professional industry certification. Equipment used includes Cisco routers and PIX firewalls, POTS, and PBXs. Prepares the student for the CIPT certification exam. CMPNET 263 CCVP-3: PREPARATION FOR GWGK Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-262 Continues the pursuit of the Cisco Certified Voice Professional industry certification. Equipment used includes Cisco routers and PIX firewalls, POTS, and PBXs. Prepares the student for the GWGK certification exam. CMPNET 271 CCSP-1: PREPARATION FOR SND & SNRS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-152 Recommended Preparation: CMPNET-252 Introduces WAN Network Security focusing on the overall security processes with particular emphasis on applied skills. Equipment used includes Cisco routers and PIX firewalls. Prepares the student for the SND & SNRS certification exams. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 85

86 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CMPNET 272 CCSP-2: PREPARATION FOR SNPA Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-271 Course continues the pursuit of the Cisco Certified Security Professional industry certification. Equipment used includes Cisco routers, PIX firewalls, and adaptive security appliances. Prepares the student for the SNPA certification exam. CMPNET 273 CCSP-3: PREPARATION FOR IPA & HIPS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-272 The third course in the Cisco Certified Security Professional industry certification. Equipment used includes Cisco routers, PIX firewalls, and adaptive security appliances. Prepares the student for the IPS & HIPS certification exams. CMPNET 274 CCSP-4: PREPARATION FOR CANAC & MARS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CMPNET-273 The final course in the pursuit of the Cisco Certified Security professional industry certification. Equipment used includes Cisco routers, PIX firewalls, and adaptive security appliances. Prepares the student for the CANAC & MARS certification exams. COMPUTER SCIENCE A program dealing with the problems in organizing, representing, manipulating and presenting information in an automatic processing environment. Computerized information systems are being developed and used in almost every field where information must be processed. The goal of the computer science program is to provide understanding of the functions of the modern computer and operational skills in programming. The following list is a sample of the many career options available for the computer science major. A few require an associate degree, most require baccalaureate degrees and some require a graduate degree: programmer, computer hardware specialist, data base specialist, computer operator, systems analyst, programmer analyst, software engineer, and teacher. Associate in Science Degree: Computer Science Units Required: 36 CMPSCI-111 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming/Java CMPSCI-111L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Lab CMPSCI-122 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language CMPSCI-182 Data Structures and Program Design CMPSCI-182L Data Structures and Program Design Lab CMPSCI-236 C++ Object Oriented Programming CMPSCI-282 Advanced Data Structures College of the Canyons Plus three units from the following: CMPSCI-222 Computer Organization CMPSCI-235 C Programming Plus three units from the following: CMPSCI-132 Introduction to Programming CMPSCI-190 Web Programming: JavaScript CMPSCI-192 PHP Programming CMPSCI-222 Computer Organization CMPSCI-235 C Programming PHILOS-230 Symbolic Logic* Plus 13 units from the following (for Transfer students): MATH-211 Calculus I MATH-212 Calculus II MATH-214 Linear Algebra Or (for Non-Transfer students): MATH-211 Calculus I Santa Clarita Community College District

87 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR CMPSCI 111 INTRODUCTION TO ALGO- RITHMS AND PROGRAMMING/JAVA Co-Requisite: CMPSCI-111L Introduces computer programming using Java, including algorithms, data and control structures, problem solving, structured and object oriented programming. CMPSCI 111L INTRODUCTION TO ALGO- RITHMS AND PROGRAMMING LAB Units: UC:CSU hours lab Co-Requisite: CMPSCI-111 Required java programming laboratory to support CMP- SCI 111. CMPSCI 122 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE Introduces computer architecture, assembly/machine language programming, system software and computer applications. CMPSCI 132 INTRODUCTION TO PRO- GRAMMING Introduction to programming using Visual Basic. Designed for students with little or no experience in computer programming. Includes hands-on programming projects, as well as the history of computer science and theories of software development. CMPSCI 182 DATA STRUCTURES AND PROGRAM DESIGN Prerequisite: CMPSCI-111 Co-requisite: CMPSCI-182L Object-oriented view of data structures: stacks, queues, trees, lists, hash tables and their implementation. Analysis of performance of algorithms for data structures. A second semester (intermediate) Java programming language course. CMPSCI 182L DATA STRUCTURES AND PROGRAM DESIGN LAB Units: UC:CSU hours lab Co-requisite: CMPSCI-182 Implementation and programming of object-oriented data structures using the Java programming language. CMPSCI 190 WEB PROGRAMMING: JAVASCRIPT Introduces Java scripting for Web designers, including creating animated web pages, client-side forms validation, AJAX, processing forms data, and generating dynamically updated web pages. Experience creating web pages with HTML is strongly suggested prior to taking this course. CMPSCI 192 PHP PROGRAMMING Recommended Preparation: Student must be familiar with HTML and creating Web pages. Introduces programming and PHP language. Covers PHP language elements including object oriented programming (OOP). In depth coverage of CGI programming and processing FORM elements from a Web page. Additional topics include XML manipulation, data base interfaces and programming e-commerce Web pages. CMPSCI 222 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION Introduces advanced computer architecture. CMPSCI 232 CONCEPTS OF PROGRAM- MING LANGUAGES Prerequisite: CMPSCI-111/111L and CMPSCI-122 Recommended Preparation: CMPSCI-182/182L Studies the issues in the design, implementation, use and comparison of high-level computer languages. Discusses language development, syntax/semantics, bindings and scope, data types, expressions, control structures, subprograms, and exception handling. Different categories of programming languages introduces and compares: imperative (procedural), object-oriented, functional, and logic. Students will use at least one language from each category. CMPSCI 235 C PROGRAMMING Introduces 'C' Programming including data types, operators and expressions, control flow logic, program structure, arrays functions and file I/O. CMPSCI 236 C++ OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING Prerequisite: CMPSCI-235 Object Oriented Programming (OOP) using the C++ language. Topics covered will be C++ classes/objects, input/output streams, overloading, inheritance, templates and exception handling. This is a second semester course in C++, students entering course should already be familiar with the C programming language. CMPSCI 282 ADVANCED DATA STRUC- TURES Prerequisite: CMPSCI-111 Explores the foundations of database design with indepth coverage of data structures. Using the Java programming language, covers effective storage of data in disk-based files. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 87

88 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY The Construction Management Technology program is designed to prepare students with the foundation needed to meet the current technological requirements of the construction workplace. The program has two tracks, one for those interested in transfer to a four-year college or university to major in Construction Engineering Technology or Construction Management; the other option is for those students already employed in the construction industry or who plan to enter the industry after completion of a certificate or associate degree. The certificate and associate degree curriculum provides students with the industry identified skill competencies for entry into the field. Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Construction Management Technology Units Required: 33 CONST-101 Introduction to Construction and Construction Engineering CONST-102 Construction Management Principles CONST-103 Blue Print Reading for Construction CONST-104 The Construction Process - Planning and Scheduling CONST-105 Construction Estimating Principles CONST-106 Construction Law Survey CONST-108 Introduction to Construction Inspection and Codes SURV-101 Introduction to Land Surveying. 4.0 Plus ten units from the following: (A minimum of one unit must be completed in CWEXP-188-CONST) ARCHT-110 Architectural Drafting I ARCHT-140 Materials and Methods of Construction BUS-101 Bookkeeping and Accounting CWE-188CONST Cooperative Work Experience Education Certificate of Achievement: Building Inspection The Building Inspection option is designed to prepare students to meet entry-level requirements for employment in the building inspection profession. The course work prepares students to take Code certification exams typically required for employment. Inspectors are employed by government agencies, private companies, contractors and lending institutions. Inspectors observe, evaluate, judge and enforce laws and regulations pertaining to building construction. The inspector is required to have a broad base of knowledge in all components of construction including plan reading, specification interpretation, and legal requirements. Units Required: 18 CONST-103 Blue Print Reading for Construction CONST-108 Introduction to Construction Inspection and Codes CONST-109 California Building Code CONST-120 California Mechanical Code CONST-122 California Plumbing Code CONST-124 California Electrical Code (A minimum of one unit must be completed in CWEXP-188-CONST) CWE-188CONST Cooperative Work Experience Education CONST 098 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONSTRUCTION Units: hours lecture Explores the various topics in construction designed to provide a study of current concepts and problems in construction and related areas. Topics to be announced per semester. Please see current schedule of classes for specific course description. Offered pass/no-pass only. CONST 101 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING Units: CSU hours lecture Introduction to the construction industry, the building design process, the construction project process, and roles and responsibilities of those involved: clients, architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, technicians, sub-contractors, suppliers, regulatory agencies, bankers, lawyers and the public. Includes an overview of careers in construction. 88 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

89 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR CONST 102 CONSTRUCTION MANAGE- MENT PRINCIPLES Principles of management as they pertain to the construction industry. Topics include licensing, insurance, construction accounting, bidding, contracts, scheduling, safety, and community relations. Also covers leadership/supervisory skills and employer/employee relationships. CONST 103 BLUE PRINT READING FOR CONSTRUCTION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides skills in reading, interpreting, analyzing, and visualizing construction drawings and specifications prepared by architects and engineers, emphasizing reading and extracting information from detailed drawings for both residential and commercial construction. CONST 104 THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS - PLANNING AND SCHEDULING Presents the concepts used in planning, scheduling and control of construction projects. Use of graphic charts and the Critical Path Method (CPM) are featured. Includes program evaluation and review techniques (PERT), time assignment and computation, diagramming practices, monitoring, and updating. CONST 105 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING PRINCIPLES Prerequisite: CONST-103 Introduces methods and practices related to construction estimating, including quantities and costs of materials, labor and management as well as miscellaneous items related to construction costs. May include computer program applications. CONST 106 CONSTRUCTION LAW SURVEY Units: hours lecture Introduces the legal aspects of construction industry, including the issues relating to contract formation, administration, interpretation and enforcement. Provides an introduction to California Contractor's License Law and licensing requirements, mechanics' lien laws, stop notices, attachment and collection techniques, and a comparison of arbitration and litigation processes. CONST 108 INTRODUCTION TO CON- STRUCTION INSPECTION AND CODES Units: CSU hours lecture Recommended Preparation: ARCHT-140 or CONST-103 Introduction to construction inspection, function, responsibilities, authority and technical requirements related to construction. Includes state and building code requirements for residential and non-residential construction. Emphasis is on the provisions of the model code currently used in California, the Uniform Building Code. CONST 109 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE Recommended Preparation: CONST-108 Focuses on California building code requirements for residential and non-residential construction as they pertain to the building inspection process. CONST 120 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE Recommended Preparation: CONST-108 Interprets and applies the Uniform Mechanical Code as it applies to construction and maintenance in the State. CONST 122 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE Recommended Preparation: CONST-108 Introduces the Uniform Plumbing Code. Review of provisions of the Code and interpretation of construction documents, construction procedures and inspection procedures. CONST 124 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE Recommended Preparation: CONST-108 Introduces the Uniform Electrical Code. Review of provisions of the Code and interpretation of construction documents, construction procedures and inspection procedures. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 89

90 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE, COOPERATIVE EDU- CATION PROGRAM (CWEE) The Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) Program has been integrated into academic departments throughout the College. This program allows students to apply knowledge gained in college courses to an actual work setting. In addition, interns who qualify for this program are able to sample career choices and to improve job-readiness skills. This would be in a paid or unpaid work setting that provides elective college credit. CWE 188OCC COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION OCCUPATIONAL Units: CSU Provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained from college courses in an actual work setting. The work experience may be paid or unpaid. For more information about earning elective units for ongoing work experience or applying for an internship, visit Maximum 6 total units. CWE 189GNRL COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION GENERAL Units: CSU 0.00 hours lecture Provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained from college courses in an actual work setting. The work experience may be paid or unpaid. For more information about earning elective units for ongoing work experience or applying for an internship, visit Students are limited to a maximum of 6 total units of CWE 189. May Be Taken 4 Times. COUNSELING COUNS 010 CAREER EXPLORATION Units: hours lecture Assists students in making career decisions. Emphasis is on selecting a career based on personal interests, abilities, values, and goals through self-assessment and career research. COUNS 070 DISTANCE LEARNING AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Units: hours lecture Provides students with the skills necessary to be a successful online student. Topics include: word processing, synchronous chat, asynchronous chat, , the internet, learning styles, test taking strategies and time management. Familiarity with the Windows operating systems is necessary. Offered pass/no-pass only. COUNS 075 BUILDING MATH CONFIDENCE Units: hours lecture Builds math confidence and develops successful math study strategies while maintaining a positive attitude toward learning math. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. COUNS 100 SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR THE ADULT REENTRY STUDENT Introduces adult reentry students to the educational, psychological, intellectual, social and health-related factors that impact lifelong learning, well-being, and success. Topics include motivation, self-discovery and selfefficacy, critical and creative thinking, effective study strategies, learning styles, health & wellness issues and lifestyle choices, effective written and oral communication, cross-cultural communication, time and stress management strategies, career exploration and educational and life planning. COUNS 110 CAREER-LIFE PLANNING Introduces self-assessment tools to identify college majors and careers by clarifying interests, skills, values, and personality type. Students also examine the decision-making process, self-management, life roles and goal setting. Includes a review of labor market trends, career research, interviewing skills, resume and cover letter writing, and job search strategies. 90 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

91 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR COUNS 111 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Units: CSU hours lecture Provides students with the skills necessary to increase success in college. Topics include: college culture, goal setting, time management, study strategies, college services/resources and educational planning. COUNS 112 TRANSITION STRATEGIES FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDENT ATHLETES Units: CSU hours lecture Explores current topics and challenges relevant to intercollegiate athletics and the appropriate developmental life skills needed to facilitate college adjustment. Addresses the unique transitional needs of intercollegiate student-athletes including goal setting, time management, career decision making, educational planning, stress management, personal and social responsibility, student/instructor relationships, and NCAA/NAIA transfer rules and requirements. COUNS 120 UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PLANNING Units: CSU hours lecture Provides students with information and resources to facilitate a smooth transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Topics include UC/CSU applications, major and general education requirements, financial aid/scholarships, personalized student education plans, and analysis of factors involved in the selection of transfer schools. COUNS 142 LEARNING TO LEARN Units: CSU hours lecture Focuses on seven strategies that develop self-regulatory learning: self-monitoring, motivation, goal-setting, active listening, note-taking, information processing in the brain, and reading for comprehension. Students will combine theory and practice to become successful learners and successful college students. COUNS 150 STUDENT SUCCESS An orientation to the responsibilities and benefits of higher education, including educational planning, goal setting, and career choices. CULINARY ARTS Certificate of Achievement: Culinary Arts The Culinary Arts program is designed to prepare students for careers in the culinary field. The design of the program is balanced between developing the culinary tactile skills of food preparation and the management qualities necessary for career growth. The program will focus on cooking skills development, problem solving, and challenging students to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of culinary operations and identify entrepreneurial approaches to operations. Units Required: 32.5 CULARTS-050 Knife Skills CULARTS-055 Culinary Safety and Sanitation CULARTS-120 Introduction to the Culinary Arts CULARTS-121 Culinary Fundamentals I CULARTS-123 Culinary Fundamentals II CULARTS-125 Principles of Garde Manger I CULARTS-127 Principles of Baking CULARTS-132 Culinary Fundamentals III CULARTS-150 Food Service Costs and Controls HRMGT-126 Dining Room Service Plus six units from the following: CULARTS-083 Wine and Food Affinities CULARTS-128 Principles of Baking II CULARTS-133 International Cuisine HRMGT-220 Restaurant Operations Plus a minimum of two units from the following: CWE-188CULARTS Cooperative Work Experience Education Certificate of Specialization: Baking and Pastry The Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry Achievement Certificate is designed for those interested in professional baking. It includes comprehensive study with an emphasis on application of fundamental baking techniques and ingredients. Program completers are prepared for entry level employment as bread bakers, pastry cooks, cake decorators, or confectioners. Units Required: 12 CULARTS-127 Principles of Baking CULARTS-128 Principles of Baking II CULARTS-129 Cake Decorating Essentials CULARTS-130 Pastry Art CULARTS-131 Chocolates College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 91

92 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CULARTS 050 KNIFE SKILLS Units: hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: HRMGT-225 or CULARTS- 055 Introduces basic knife skills, including theory and proper technique, emphasizing correct sanitation practices and good motor skills. CULARTS 055 CULINARY SAFETY AND SANITATION Units: hours lecture Introduces principles of food safety and sanitation in a food service operation. Topics include sanitation regulations, personal hygiene, contamination sources, microorganisms, proper food handling techniques and storage, comprehensive cleaning and sanitizing, and workplace safety concepts. CULARTS 083 WINE AND FOOD AFFINITIES Units: hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: HRMGT-225 and students must be 21 years of age to enroll. Food and wine pairing in professional food service operations. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. CULARTS 086 ITALIAN FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Units: hours lecture Examination of the pairing of Italian foods with the appropriate Italian wine. Examines the process of Italian wine making, the varieties of Italian wine, and related aspects of Italian culture. Includes wine tasting. CULARTS 120 INTRODUCTION TO THE CULINARY ARTS Units: CSU hours lecture Introduces the fundamentals of the culinary arts, history, terminology, culinary mathematics, and explores culinary careers. CULARTS 121 CULINARY FUNDAMENTALS I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Co-Requisite: CULARTS-050 and CULARTS-055 Recommended Preparation: CULARTS-120 Introduces classical cooking and current theories that provide students with an understanding of food chemistry and cooking techniques. Study of equipment, ingredients and basic professional cooking techniques. (Formerly HRMGT-121). CULARTS 123 CULINARY FUNDAMENTALS II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CULARTS-050, CULARTS-055 and CULARTS-121 Continues development of skills learned in Culinary Arts 121. Introduces high level culinary techniques and modern cooking styles, emphasizing sauce making, meat, poultry, fish and shellfish cooking techniques. Plate presentation theory and practice explored. CULARTS 125 PRINCIPLES OF GARDE MANGER I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CULARTS-050, CULARTS-055 and CULARTS-121 Introduces theory and practical skills needed to produce quality salads, sandwiches, appetizers and cold sauces for a restaurant pantry station. Identification and production of cheese and fruit displays. CULARTS 127 PRINCIPLES OF BAKING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CULARTS 055 or current Food Handler Certification Introduces the principles of baking, including the basic characteristics and function of the major ingredients and the importance of accuracy in measuring weight. CULARTS 128 PRINCIPLES OF BAKING II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CULARTS-127 Introduces the preparation of refined pastries and desserts. The theory and practical skills required to produce quality pastries for the hotel/restaurant/catering industries. CULARTS 129 CAKE DECORATING ESSENTIALS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisites: CULARTS-127 and HRMGT-225 Presents a variety of preparation techniques that emphasize the fundamentals of the American and European style of cake decoration. Commercial culinary practices that will be included are: equipment, procedures of cake production, coloring techniques, design transfer, cake construction, borders, and icings. CULARTS 130 PASTRY ART Units: CSU 9.00 hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CULARTS-128 and CULARTS-129 Introduces culinary techniques to prepare candies, individual plated desserts, and centerpieces. Includes working with pulled sugar and pastillage as well as preparation of frozen desserts. 92 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

93 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR CULARTS 131 CHOCOLATES Units: CSU 9.00 hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CULARTS-128 Introduces fundamental techniques in chocolate production, including candies, confections, and desserts. CULARTS 132 CULINARY FUNDAMENTALS III Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CULARTS-123 Presents advanced theory in culinary techniques and modern cooking styles, including breakfast and brunch cookery, vegetarian dishes, menu design, and plate presentation. CULARTS 133 INTERNATIONAL CUISINE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: CULARTS-123 Introduces the skills necessary to prepare international foods including traditional methods of preparation and the cultural influences on each dish; promotes an appreciation of international foods and culture. CULARTS 226 FOOD AND WINE PAIRING I Prerequisite: Students must be 21 years of age to enroll. Analyzes the relationship between food and wine with special emphasis on food and wine pairing for home and professional cooking. Topics include, cooking with wine; food and wine buying; ordering in restaurants; wine cellaring and serving; and wine and health. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. (Formerly HRMGT-226) CULARTS 227 FOOD AND WINE PAIRING II Prerequisite: CULARTS-226, and students must be 21 years of age to enroll. Provides tasting of vintages from wine producing regions where the highest quality and most popular wines are produced with an emphasis on the relationship between food and wine. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. CULARTS 150 FOOD SERVICE COSTS AND CONTROLS Units: CSU hours lecture Recommended Preparation: CULARTS-121 and HRMGT-220 Prepares the student to determine food, beverage, and labor costs and apply appropriate cost controls, including recipe conversions, menu pricing, food and labor cost percentages, and interpretation of a profit and loss statement. Also covers fundamentals of purchasing based on analysis of quality, yield, cost of food and merchandise used in food service, control of purchases, receiving, storing, and issuing procedures using current computer applications. CULARTS 224 WINE CULTURE Provides a foundation in the subject of wine that can be used in a career in the culinary industry. Topics include the business of wine, how it is presented and managed as well as buying, cellaring, developing and maintaining a wine list. The ingredients for developing a successful and profitable wine program will also be discussed. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 93

94 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DANCE The Dance program introduces students to a variety of dance techniques, theories and styles, both contemporary and classic. There are numerous opportunities for students of all skill levels and interest to develop talent in performance and choreography by participating in informal concerts or enrolling in the COC Dance Company. Many dance courses meet general education requirements in the arts, humanities and/or physical education categories. An associate degree is not available in dance. A certificate in Commercial Dance is being developed. Note: UC limits transfer credits for Dance activity and KPEA courses to a combined total of four units maximum. Dance activity courses are 107, 108, 121, 122, 131,132, 135, 136, 141, 142, 180, and 181. Although COC allows some DANCE classes to be repeated, starting in 2008, only four enrollments of the same activity may be taken. For example, students may only take a total of four enrollments of jazz. DANCE 100 DANCE APPRECIATION Examines the influences which have historically and culturally shaped dance throughout the world. Non-performance course. Does not satisfy the Physical Education activity requirement for the associate degree. DANCE 101 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD DANCE Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces movement as it relates to dances from selected cultures including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and other parts of the world. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 107 DANCE CONDITIONING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Focuses on dance conditioning, including practice of dance exercises for muscle development, conditioning, strength and flexibility. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 111 FUNDAMENTALS OF DANCE MOVEMENT Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces ballet, modern and jazz dance techniques, focusing upon basic skill development in all three styles of dance, as well as the development of strength, flexibility, coordination and rhythm for all movement techniques. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 121 MODERN DANCE I Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the movements, patterns and style of modern dance, emphasizing elementary skills and techniques while conferring an appreciation of modern dance and increasing understanding of body structure and movement. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 122 MODERN DANCE II Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: DANCE-121 Continues Modern Dance I focusing on learning intermediate movements, patterns and styles intrinsic to modern dance. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 130 HIP-HOP DANCE Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the fundamentals of hip-hop and funk styles of dance derived from current street dance vernacular and culture. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 131 INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ TECHNIQUES Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces jazz dance, emphasizing elementary skills and techniques of various jazz dance styles. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 132 INTERMEDIATE JAZZ Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: DANCE-131 Presents intermediate jazz skills. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 108 PILATES Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduction to exercises designed for non-dancers and dancers to improve on the bio-mechanical and neuromuscular aspects of the body. May Be Taken 4 Times. 94 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

95 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR DANCE 133 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN DANCE Units: UC:CSU hours lab Focuses on learning traditional dances of West African cultures, including polyrhythm, call and response, integration of movement to the music as well as the social/religious aspects of African culture. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 134 BALLROOM AND SOCIAL DANCE Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces selected social dance styles and their performance techniques, including Salsa, Tango, Rumba, East and West Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Merengue, Cha-Cha and other selected dances. Dance styles may vary by semester. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 135 BEGINNING TAP DANCE Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces elementary tap skills, emphasizing basic tap routines and rhythmic structures. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 136 INTERMEDIATE TAP Units: CSU hours lab Introduces intermediate level tap skills, syncopated rhythmic combinations and evaluation techniques for the sound and rhythmic accuracy of the taps. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 137 FLAMENCO AND SPANISH DANCE Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces students to the fundamental steps, movements, rhythms and music of flamenco and Spanish dance. Various choreographies and techniques of this dance form are also presented. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 159 COMMERCIAL DANCE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Movement technique for the dance entertainment industry including dance for feature films, videos, television, industrial shows, musicals, and other commercial applications. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 161 COC DANCE COMPANY PRODUCTION Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: DANCE-111 and Successful Audition. Represents the resident dance company of College of the Canyons and provides intermediate and advanced dance students with experience in performing student, faculty and guest artist works in venues on and off campus. Field trips may be required. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 170 INTRODUCTION TO CHORE- OGRAPHY Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: DANCE-111 Introduces the fundamental skills and concepts necessary to choreograph dance for the stage. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 180 INTRODUCTION TO YOGA Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces basic Yoga postures as well as Yoga breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques. May Be Taken 4 Times. DANCE 141 INTRODUCTION TO BALLET TECHNIQUES Units: UC:CSU hours lab The fundamentals of ballet dance technique. Students will learn and practice ballet barre exercises, center floor technique and traveling movement. DANCE 142 INTERMEDIATE BALLET Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: DANCE-141 Continues the ballet skills introduced in Dance 141, with additional emphasis on the rhythm, design, and dynamics of ballet dance. May Be Taken 4 Times. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 95

96 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DRAFTING Certificate of Specialization: Mechanical Drafting The drafting program is designed to prepare students for careers in industry as drafters or related occupations. Engineers require drafting skills, as do architects and designers. Drafting technicians are in short supply, affording many employment opportunities for qualified individuals. The techniques of drafting are used in many types of industries such as automotive, electronics, building construction, aeronautical/aerospace, machine design, advertising, illustrating, and engineering. The program provides students with entry-level skills and knowledge in the fields of computer mechanical, and architectural drafting. Competencies include knowledge of orthographic projection and isometric sketching, AutoCAD generated drawings, current practices in architectural drafting and construction technology, 2D and 3D drawings, drafting techniques such as clarity, line weight expression and accuracy. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for drafting positions in the following fields: civil, electrical, electronic, or mechanical. Units Required: 9 Plus six units from the following: ENGR-110 Introduction to AutoCAD ENGR-114 Solids Modeling for Mechanical Drafting Plus three units from the following: MFGT-121 CNC 1: Operation and Manual Programming MFGT-131 CAD/CAM I EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION The Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree and certificate programs give students the opportunity to prepare for careers in the field of early childhood education and/or transfer to a four-year university. Education and training can prepare students for entry into a variety of careers in the field. The field of early childhood education needs trained, creative educators to provide high quality services to children and families in a variety of settings. The Early Childhood Education program includes core courses in child development and electives from other departments. The purposes include: 1) educating students in the development of the young child; 2) preparing candidates for Child Development permits (awarded by the State Commission of Teacher Preparation and Licensing, Child Development Division); 3) providing a basis for further study (transfer) and preparation of teacher candidates; and 4) preparing students for work with children in a variety of community settings. Associate in Science Degree: Early Childhood Education Units Required: 24 ECE-110 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE-115 Curriculum and Classroom Management of Early Childhood Education ECE-116A Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab A ECE-125 Child, Family and Community ECE-175 Childhood Health and Safety ECE-120 Child Growth and Development OR PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology Plus ten units from the following: ECE-116B ECE-116C ECE-130 ECE-135 ECE-140 ECE-144 Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab B Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab C Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum School Age Child Care Programs and Curriculum Recreational Leadership in School Age Child Care Music and Motor Development for the Young Child College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

97 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ECE-151 ECE-155 ECE-156 ECE-160 ECE-165 ECE-201 ECE-202 ECE-220 ECE-226 ECE-227 Art and Creativity for Young Children Science and Math for the Young Child Literature and Language Development for the Young Child Understanding and Education of Exceptional Children Teaching Children in a Diverse Community Supervision and Administration of Children's Programs Advanced Supervision and Administration of Children's Programs Adult Supervision in ECE: The Mentoring Process The Impact of Violence on Children Violence Intervention: Behavior Management Strategies Certificate of Specialization: Early Childhood Education - CORE Units Required: 14 ECE-110 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE-115 Curriculum and Classroom Management of Early Childhood Education ECE-116A Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab A ECE-125 Child, Family and Community ECE-175 Childhood Health and Safety ECE-120 Child Growth and Development OR PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology Certificate of Achievement: Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Units Required: 23 ECE-110 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE-115 Curriculum and Classroom Management of Early Childhood Education ECE-116A Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab A ECE-116B Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab B ECE-116C Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab C ECE-125 Child, Family and Community ECE-130 Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum ECE-175 Childhood Health and Safety ECE-120 Child Growth and Development OR PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology ECE-144 ECE-151 ECE-155 ECE-156 Plus four units from the following: Music and Motor Development for the Young Child Art and Creativity for Young Children OR Science and Math for the Young Child Literature and Language Development for the Young Child Certificate of Achievement: Early Childhood Education Preschool Units Required: 24 ECE-110 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE-115 Curriculum and Classroom Management of Early Childhood Education ECE-116A Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab A ECE-116B Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab B ECE-116C Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab C ECE-125 Child, Family and Community ECE-144 Music and Motor Development for the Young Child ECE-151 Art and Creativity for Young Children ECE-155 Science and Math for the Young Child ECE-156 Literature and Language Development for the Young Child ECE-175 Childhood Health and Safety ECE-120 Child Growth and Development OR PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology Certificate of Achievement: Early Childhood Education - School-Age Units Required: 25 ECE-110 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE-115 Curriculum and Classroom Management of Early Childhood Education ECE-116A Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab A ECE-116B Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab B ECE-116C Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab C College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 97

98 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ECE-125 Child, Family and Community ECE-135 School Age Child Care Programs and Curriculum ECE-140 Recreational Leadership in School Age Child Care ECE-175 Childhood Health and Safety ECE-201 Supervision and Administration of Children's Programs Plus three units from the following: ECE-120 Child Growth and Development PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology Certificate of Achievement: Early Childhood Education - Special Education Units Required: 30 ECE-110 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE-115 Curriculum and Classroom Management of Early Childhood Education ECE-116A Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab A ECE-116B Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab B ECE-116C Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab C ECE-125 Child, Family and Community ECE-130 Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum ECE-144 Music and Motor Development for the Young Child ECE-151 Art and Creativity for Young Children ECE-155 Science and Math for the Young Child ECE-156 Literature and Language Development for the Young Child ECE-160 Understanding and Education of Exceptional Children ECE-175 Childhood Health and Safety ECE-120 Child Growth and Development OR PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology Certificate of Achievement: Early Childhood Education - Supervision & Administration of Children's Programs Units Required: 30 ECE-110 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE-115 Curriculum and Classroom Management of Early Childhood Education ECE-116A Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab A ECE-116B Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab B ECE-116C Curriculum and Classroom Management Lab C ECE-125 Child, Family and Community ECE-144 Music and Motor Development for the Young Child ECE-151 Art and Creativity for Young Children ECE-155 Science and Math for the Young Child ECE-156 Literature and Language Development for the Young Child ECE-175 Childhood Health and Safety ECE-201 Supervision and Administration of Children's Programs ECE-202 Advanced Supervision and Administration of Children's Programs ECE-120 Child Growth and Development OR PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology ECE 098A PRE-KINDERGARTEN LEARN- ING AND DEVELOPMENT Units: hours lecture Guidelines provide a foundation for educators to consider in planning and maintaining high quality programs in California's diverse early childhood education settings. ECE 110 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Recommended Co-requisite: ECE-116A Includes an overview of the history and development of the field of early childhood education as well as educational philosophy, developmental issues, teacher roles, partnerships with parents, and the current issues and trends in the field of early childhood. Field observation at sites designated by the instructor will be required. Meets the partial core requirement to teach in a Title XXII or Title V program. This course is the prerequisite for ECE ECE 115 CURRICULUM AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Prerequisite: ECE-110 Covers planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate preschool environment including curriculum and behavior management techniques. A continuation of ECE College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

99 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ECE 116A CURRICULUM AND CLASS- ROOM MANAGEMENT LAB A Units: CSU hours lab Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of ECE-110. Provides hands-on experience observing and implementing developmentally appropriate practice as applied to ECE 110 by assisting master teachers in the classroom environment. ECE 116B CURRICULUM AND CLASS- ROOM MANAGEMENT LAB B Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: CHLDEV-116A or ECE 116A Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of ECE- 115 Provides hands-on experience observing and implementing developmentally appropriate practice as applied to ECE 115 by assisting master or mentor teachers in the preschool environment. ECE 116C CURRICULUM AND CLASS- ROOM MANAGEMENT LAB C Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: ECE/CHLDEV-116A and 116B. Third in a series of hands-on experience observing and implementing developmentally appropriate practice as applied to the theory classes ECE 110 and ECE 115. Student teachers assist in the ECE environment, plan and implement weekly group activities as well as plan facilitate and evaluate 2 full sessions(tba). ECE 120 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Covers the process of growth and change, which occurs in human development spanning conception through late childhood. Current theories and issues related to the field of Early Childhood Education are reviewed extensively. ECE 125 CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY Studies the child in various contexts, where the interrelationships between family, school, and community are seen as the foundation for human development. Emphasis is on societal issues that impact children and their families, and how that impact affects the roles of the early childhood educator. Meets the requirement for licensing and the Child Development Permit. ECE 130 INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOP- MENT AND CURRICULUM Surveys infant/toddler development and its implications for group child care settings, including principles of infant/toddler philosophy and care giving. ECE 135 SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PRO- GRAMS AND CURRICULUM Examines the need for and design of school age child care programs, emphasizing developmental stages of the child ages 5-13, curriculum development, the relationship of the family, and the special needs of the school age child. ECE 140 RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE Presents different leadership techniques and styles as they apply to various recreational activities for school age children, emphasizing behavioral management skills, and recreational activities for large groups of children. ECE 144 MUSIC AND MOTOR DEVELOP- MENT FOR THE YOUNG CHILD Units: CSU hours lecture Provides the basic skills, methods and theory in music and motor activities relating to the young child, including developing a portfolio of materials, lesson plans and classroom demonstrations. ECE 151 ART AND CREATIVITY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Units: CSU hours lecture Explore arts and creativity in young children, including selection of developmentally appropriate media, motivational techniques and classroom arrangements. A creative art curriculum resource file will be developed. ECE 155 SCIENCE AND MATH FOR THE YOUNG CHILD Units: CSU hours lecture Provides an experiential and discovery approach to learning in the areas of science and math. Students plan and implement developmentally appropriate math and science experiences for young children and apply theoretical concepts in a variety of ways. ECE 156 LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE YOUNG CHILD Units: CSU hours lecture Emphasizes a basic understanding of how children learn language skills, including developing techniques to promote and establish a language and literature program in the preschool setting through the use of flannel board activities, stories, puppets, drama, finger plays and circle activities. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 99

100 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ECE 160 UNDERSTANDING AND EDUCA- TION OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Introduces the field of special education, emphasizing the developmental theories as they apply to the understanding and education of exceptional children through age eight. Overview of special needs categories as defined by PL (IDEA), inclusion, and preparation of Individual Education Plan (IEP). ECE 165 TEACHING CHILDREN IN A DIVERSE COMMUNITY Covers the impact of social, political, economic and cultural issues that shape values, beliefs, and behaviors. Students explore their own experiences to increase their understanding of the impact these issues have on teaching children in a multicultural, multilingual, diverse community. ECE 175 CHILDHOOD HEALTH AND SAFETY Units: CSU hours lecture Introduces common childhood illnesses, emphasizing safety issues, licensing regulations, and health codes pertaining to children and children's programs. American Red Cross certification for First Aid and Community CPR is included. ECE 201 SUPERVISION AND ADMINIS- TRATION OF CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Prerequisites: ECE-110, ECE-120 or PSYCH-172, & ECE-125 Principles and practices of supervision and administration of children's programs. Content includes Title XXII and Title V requirements regarding organizational structure, budgets, personnel policies and practices, record keeping, reporting, community relationships and resources, regulatory agencies and parents. Also reviews social and public policy and professional groups influencing child development today. ECE 220 ADULT SUPERVISION IN ECE: THE MENTORING PROCESS Units: CSU hours lecture Covers all aspects of supervising the adult learner in a child care setting, as well as the use of the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (Harmes and Clifford), an instrument used to evaluate the quality of early childhood environments. Satisfies the adult supervision requirement for the Master Teacher level of the Child Development Permit from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Required for candidates of the Mentor Teacher Program. ECE 226 THE IMPACT OF VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN Explores violent and aggressive behavior and its impact on the physical and psychological well-being of children and families. Examines the diverse perspectives on violence, be it in the home or in the community, and their impact on the stages of child development. Emphasis placed on the early childhood educator's role in teaching young children alternatives to violent behavior. ECE 227 VIOLENCE INTERVENTION: BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Prerequisite: ECE-226 Provides early childhood educators with the skills to work with children and families that have been exposed to violence and aggression. Educators will identify specific characteristics that children exhibit from this exposure. Techniques for classroom and behavior management will be presented including the power of play and play materials in helping children resolve conflict and find alternatives to violent behavior. ECE 202 ADVANCED SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN'S PRO- GRAMS Prerequisite: ECE-201 Provides opportunities for administrators of children's programs to learn techniques in hiring and training staff. Covers philosophies of management and staff relations including team building and human resource development. Course meets one of the requirements of the Child Development Permits for Site Supervisor or Program Director as needed for Title V programs. 100 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

101 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ECONOMICS Economics is the social science that studies the production, consumption and distribution of goods and services. Economics study attempts to clarify how the use of natural, technical, and financial resources affect the lives of human beings. Economic concerns can range from how individuals and businesses make decisions, the roles of government and the Federal Reserve, to the complex world of international trade. Economic theories are examined and applied to the modern economic world. Topics of specialization include macroeconomics, how businesses make decisions, business statistics, using numbers for analysis, and U.S. economic history, the economic development of the U.S. economic history, the economic development of the U.S. consumer economics, how consumers make economic choices, and comparative economic systems, the comparison of capitalism and socialism as it is applied in different countries. An associate degree is not available in economics. ECON 170 ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES Survey of the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach, including the development of business cycles, trade, banks in the new nation, manufacturing, tariffs, slavery, big business, labor, government regulations and deregulation leading to a modern industrial nation. (Same as HIST-170). Fulfills Title V U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. ECON 170H ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES - HONORS Prerequisite: ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H Surveys the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach, including the development of business cycles, trade, banks in the new nation, manufacturing, tariffs, slavery, big business, labor, government regulation and deregulation leading to a modern industrial nation. Additional reading, writing, critical thinking, and research techniques required (Same as HIST 170H). Fulfills Title V U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. ECON 201H MACROECONOMICS - HONORS Prerequisite: MATH-060 Examines economic problems facing the nation such as unemployment, inflation, aggregate demand and supply, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), fiscal policy, monetary policy and supply-side economics, debts-deficits-surpluses, money and banking, and the Federal Reserve System. Additional reading, writing, and research techniques are required. ECON 202 MICROECONOMICS Prerequisite: ECON-201 Examines how individuals, firms, and industries perform in our economy, including supply and demand, perfect competition, monopolies, oligopolies, monopolistic competition, wages, prices and profits. ECON 202H MICROECONOMICS HONORS Prerequisite: ECON-201 or ECON-201H Examines how individuals, firms, and industries perform in our economy, including supply and demand, perfect competition, monopolies, oligopolies, monopolistic competition, wages, prices and profits. Additional reading, writing and research required. ECON 291 STATISTICAL METHODS IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Prerequisite: MATH-070 Examines descriptive statistics, elements of probability distributions, sampling, estimation, and confidence intervals, tests of hypothesis, linear regression and correlation, including applications to problems in business and economics. Writing and the use of spreadsheet software are required (same as BUS-291). UC credit limitation: BUS-291, ECON-291, MATH-140, PSYCH-135 and SOCI-135 combined, maximum credit one course. ECON 201 MACROECONOMICS Prerequisite: MATH-060 Examines the basic concepts of economics, emphasizing macro-analysis including the nature of the American economy, national income analysis, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 101

102 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EDUCATION ENERGY EDUC 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF TEACHING Units: CSU hours lecture An overview of a variety of fundamental elements and issues in teaching. Students develop a personal teaching philosophy through readings, discussions, and writing related to teaching. CSU credit limitations; consult a counselor. (Formerly EDUC-082) EDUC 106 INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Units: CSU hours lecture Examines components of online education, including regular effective contact, student collaboration, assessment, and technical issues such as access and support. Appropriate for either practicing or future teachers. (Formerly EDUC-090). EDUC 107 INTERMEDIATE ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES Units: CSU hours lecture Recommended Preparation: EDUC-106 or experience facilitating or teaching in an online environment. Examines best practices of online education, including national standards for online teaching, peer review process, principles of course design, usage of mulitmedia, and assessment tools. Appropriate for either practicing or future teachers. (Formerly EDUC-094). EDUC 203 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY Introduces students to concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in contemporary public schools. Topics include teaching as a profession and a career, contemporary educational issues, California's content and performance standards and frameworks, and requirements for earning a teaching credential. Students will attend lecture and participate in 30 hours of required fieldwork/observation. CSU credit limitations; consult a counselor. Certificate of Specialization: Energy Management This proposed program explores the essentials of building energy management and examines methods for increasing efficiency and prepares students in the energy services industries. Employment opportunities are expected to grow due to increased federal funding in energy management. Topics include building energy use, glazing, insulation, building envelope, heating/cooling, secondary HVAC, controls, central plant equipment, energy auditing, operation and maintenance. Units Required: 15 ENERGY-070 Introduction to Energy Management Technology ENERGY-071 The Building Envelope ENERGY-072 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems ENERGY-073 Electric Motors and Drives ENERGY-074 Lighting Distribution Systems ENERGY-075 Electric Power Systems ENERGY-077 Energy Reliability and the Organization ENERGY-078 Energy Management Systems and Controls ENERGY-079 Renewable and Alternative Energy Systems ENERGY 070 INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Units: hours lecture Introduces Energy Management and its importance in today's society, including future implications and discussion of careers and impact on modern culture and society. ENERGY 071 THE BUILDING ENVELOPE Units: hours lecture Introduces theory of the building shell as the primary physical component of any facility which controls energy flow between the interior and exterior of the building. One out-of-class field trip may be required for this course. 102 Santa Clarita Community College District

103 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ENERGY 072 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS Units: hours lecture Provides an introduction to HVAC systems, the systems that provide heating,cooling, humidity control, filtration, comfort control to facilities, and their relationship to other building system components. ENERGY 073 ELECTRIC MOTORS AND DRIVES Units: hours lecture Examines the opportunities for lowering energy consumption through energy-efficient motors and motor controls, including an introduction to the technology of high efficiency motors and variable frequency drives. ENERGY 074 LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Units: hours lecture Introduces the fundamentals of lighting and energy management lighting techniques. ENERGY 075 ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS Units: hours lecture Introduces electric power systems, focusing on distribution components such as transformers, switchgear, distribution panels, and wiring. Emphasizes opportunities within a facilities distribution system to save energy, increase equipment life, and reduce unscheduled outages. ENERGY 077 ENERGY RELIABILITY AND THE ORGANIZATION Units: hours lecture Surveys strategies used to prepare an energy management action plan for an organization. One out-of-class field trip may be required for this course. ENERGY 078 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS Units: hours lecture Introduces the most commonly used controls and energy management systems including computer-based energy management systems, as well as control systems to reduce peak electrical demand. ENERGY 079 RENEWABLE AND ALTERNA- TIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS Units: hours lecture Introduces the potential for renewable and alternative energy systems, including life-cycle cost comparisons between renewable energy systems and conventional power generation and the added potential of reducing peak power demand. ENGINEERING Associate in Science Degree: Engineering The Engineering program provides curriculum concerned with the fundamentals of mechanics, electrical theory, and materials that can be applied to all disciplines within engineering. The degree concentrates on helping students develop critical thinking skills, a creative imagination, and excellent communication skills to effectively function in the professional environment. Most careers in engineering require a baccalaureate or graduate degree; career options include: mechanical engineer, civil engineer, computer engineer, aerospace engineer, biomedical engineer, and automotive engineer. Units Required: 48 ENGR-101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology ENGR-151 Materials of Engineering ENGR-152 Statics ENGR-153 Electrical Circuits I MATH-211 Calculus I MATH-212 Calculus II MATH-213 Calculus III MATH-215 Differential Equations PHYSIC-220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids PHYSIC-221 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism CHEM-201 General Chemistry I CMPSCI-111 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming/Java CMPSCI-111L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Lab Associate in Science Degree: Engineering Apprenticeship The Engineering Apprenticeship program provides related and supplemental instruction for students participating in employer-sponsored apprenticeships. Units Required: 48 ENGR-101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology ENGR-151 Materials of Engineering ENGR-152 Statics ENGR-153 Electrical Circuits I MATH-211 Calculus I MATH-212 Calculus II MATH-213 Calculus III MATH-215 Differential Equations College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 103

104 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PHYSIC-220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids PHYSIC-221 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism CHEM-201 General Chemistry I CMPSCI-111 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming/Java CMPSCI-111L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Lab ENGR 090 EXPLORING GADGETS, ENGI- NEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces applied physics and engineering concepts, emphasizing technologies and phenomena used in the industrial laboratory setting. ENGR 096 DISCOVER ENGINEERING Units: hours lecture, hours lab Explores the various engineering disciplines through the examination of engineering problems and their solutions. Includes essential techniques for success in subsequent engineering courses and become oriented to relevant computer based technologies. ENGR 101 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-102 An introduction to engineering and engineering technology. Topics include history, careers, ethics and responsibilities, and engineering calculations and problem solving - examples from mechanics, dynamics and fluids. Various engineering systems are modeled and the design process is examined. Develops written and oral communication skills. Guest speakers from various engineering fields are invited to speak. ENGR 110 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD Units: 3.00 UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces two-dimensional computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD software, including tolerance and dimensioning, symbols, orthographic projection, section and auxiliary views, geometric construction, composition of working drawings. ENGR 151 MATERIALS OF ENGINEERING Prerequisite: CHEM-201 Covers properties of materials as they relate to atomic and crystal structure. Topics include atomic structure and bonding; crystalline structures; phases and phase diagrams; metals; polymers; electrical and magnetic properties; optical properties; and corrosion and process methods. ENGR 152 STATICS Prerequisite: MATH-211 and PHYSIC-220 Applies the principles of mechanics to rigid bodies in two and three-dimensional equilibrium. Focuses on graphical solutions using force vectors and equivalent force systems to solve problems pertaining to friction, centroids, center of gravity, and moments of inertia for areas. ENGR 153 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-212 and PHYSIC-221. Presents electric circuit analysis in both time and frequency domains, transient and steady state solutions. Topics include linear circuit analysis techniques, Kirchoff's laws, Network theorems, mesh and nodal analysis, OP amps and amplifiers, Thevenin/Norton equivalents, natural-forced-complete response of RLC circuits, AC circuits, phasors, three-phase power, frequency response, and resonance. ENGR 154 ENGINEERING ECONOMY Prerequisite: MATH-060. Introduces engineering economy problems with a focus on the selection of alternatives and replacement decisions, including interest compounding, depreciation, tax, capital costs and flows, and economic life. ENGR 155 DYNAMICS Prerequisite: ENGR-152 and MATH-212. Introduces the principles of Newtonian Dynamics in one-, two-, and three-dimensional motions, including kinematics of a single particle, system of particles, rigid bodies, conservation laws, work, energy, impulse, impact and free and forced vibrations. ENGR 114 SOLIDS MODELING FOR MECHANICAL DRAFTING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Focuses on design and development of mechanical parts with solids modeling program Solidworks. Emphasizes surface modeling and 'top-down' design. 104 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

105 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ENGLISH The English Department offers four main areas of instruction: developmental English courses; English composition courses for the associate degree s language and rationality requirement, and reading and written expression competency requirements; English composition, literature, and critical thinking for transfer requirements for four-year colleges; and English literature courses for the English A.A. degree and for students who plan to transfer as English majors. A. Developmental English courses include English 063, an elective study skills course; English 071, the initial reading and writing course in the developmental English sequence; and English 081, a reading and writing course that builds on the work begun in English 071. Both English 071 and 081 teach essential grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and vocabulary building needed for higher-level English courses. English 071 focuses on the writing of non sourcebased paragraphs and reading pre-college level fiction and nonfiction, while English 081 concentrates on the writing of source-based paragraphs and reading more challenging fiction and nonfiction. The goal of English 071 and 081 is to prepare students to succeed in English 091 or English 094, the English courses that may be used to meet the language and rationality requirement and reading and written expression competency requirements for the associate degree. B. English 091 and 094 stress literacy skills as vital components of success in adult life, whether at a four-year college, in the workplace, or during participation in public life. English 091 instructs students in the writing of source-based short multiparagraph essays and in critical reading skills needed for college-level fiction and nonfiction. Although grammar, punctuation, and mechanics are reviewed as needed, they are not the primary focus of English 091. English 094 also teaches critical reading skills and writing skills for college-level work, but it focuses more on reading and writing in the workplace than on the kinds of reading and writing done in undergraduate courses at a four-year college. It is designed to be of most use to community college students who plan to seek employment immediately after finishing their associate degree rather than transferring to a fouryear college. Both English 091 and 094 require students to become familiar with and begin mastering the documentation of writing sources. C. The courses that students may use to fulfill their English transfer requirements are English 101, 102, and 103. English 101 teaches students how to use the basic elements of the writing process in longer and more complex writing assignments, and it requires a higher level of critical thinking in reading and analyzing academic prose. Once students have completed English 101, they can choose to take English 102 or 103 (with some students completing both). Either English 102 or 103 can be used to fulfill Area A-3 for CSU GE requirements; either can be used to fulfill IGETC s Area 1-B requirement. In addition, English 102 can be used to fulfill Area C-2 of CSU GE requirements, though it may not be used to fulfill both A-3 and C-2. English 102 teaches critical reading, writing, and thinking through the analysis and discussion of literary works in the genres of fiction, poetry, drama, and criticism. English 103 teaches critical reading, writing, and thinking through the analysis and discussion of arguments in the form of essays, newspaper articles, short stories, photographs, advertisements, paintings, films, and posters. D. The English department also offers creative writing and literature elective courses for students majoring in English or simply wanting to fulfill some of their GE requirements by studying creative writing and literature. These courses are English 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 135, 250, 251, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 280. The creative writing courses provide instruction in four genres, at two levels; the literature courses offer a broad range of types and periods of literature, from Shakespeare to The Bible in Literature, from African-American Literature to Mythology. The study of literature provides students with a wide variety of intellectual skills while introducing them to a major source of cultural enrichment. Associate in Arts Degree: English Units Required: 18 Three units from the following: ENGL-101 English Composition ENGL-101H Honors English Composition ENGL-102 ENGL-103 Plus three units from the following: Intermediate Composition, Literature and Critical Thinking Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking Plus three units from the following: ENGL-250 British Literature I ENGL-251 British Literature II Plus three units from the following: ENGL-260 American Literature I ENGL-261 American Literature II Plus six units from the following: ENGL-105 Introduction to Creative Writing ENGL-106 Creative Writing - Nonfiction ENGL-108 Creative Writing - Poetry ENGL-109 Creative Writing - Short Stories College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 105

106 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENGL-111 Introduction to Linguistics ENGL-122 Literary Magazine Production ENGL-135 Literature and Film ENGL-225 Children's Literature ENGL-250 British Literature I ENGL-251 British Literature II ENGL-260 American Literature I ENGL-261 American Literature II ENGL-262 American Multicultural Literature ENGL-263 Introduction to Poetry ENGL-264 Study of Fiction ENGL-265 Introduction to Drama ENGL-270 Introduction to African-American Literature ENGL-271 Mythology ENGL-272 The Bible As Literature ENGL-273 World Literature I ENGL-274 World Literature II ENGL-275 Shakespeare ENGL-280 Women's Literature ENGL-281 Introduction to Science Fiction ENGL-285 Jewish American Literature ENGL 071 BEGINNING READING AND WRITING SKILLS Units: hours lecture Co-requisite: ENGL-071L. Improves writing at the sentence level and improves reading comprehension through study of nonfiction precollege level texts. Also introduces the basics of the composition process. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. ENGL 071L BEGINNING WRITING AND READING SKILLS WORKSHOP Units: hours lab Co-requisite: ENGL-071. Provides supplementary instruction and practice in sentence skills, reading comprehension, and the writing process for currently enrolled English 071 students. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. ENGL 081 INTERMEDIATE READING AND WRITING SKILLS Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: ENGL-071. Improves writing at the paragraph level by focusing on structure, mechanics, and editing. Familiarizes students with source-based compositions. Emphasizes pre-college level reading of fiction and nonfiction with attention to formal responses to reading. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. ENGL 091 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE READING AND WRITING Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: ENGL-081. Prepares students to write well organized, unified and coherent essays for a college audience and teaches critical reading skills for college-level reading material. No credit if taken after ENGL-094. ENGL 094 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL READING AND WRITING Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: ENGL-081 or placement as determined by the COC English assessment process. Develops the reading and writing skills needed to be successful in the workplace, including the rhetorical principles and compositional practices necessary for writing effective business letters, memos, resumes, instructions, proposals, annotated bibliographies, and reports. No credit if taken after ENGL-091. ENGL 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION Prerequisite: ENGL-091, ENGL-094, or ESL-100. Builds expository writing and critical reading skills through the composition of well-organized, full-length essays containing properly documented evidence and the analysis and evaluation of college-level readings. ENGL 101H ENGLISH COMPOSITION HONORS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: ENGL-091, ENGL-094, or ESL-100. Principles and methods of expository writing, with reading and analysis of expository prose and creative literature. The honors component requires expanded and more complex reading and writing assignments. ENGL 102 INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION, LITERATURE AND CRITICAL THINKING Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Builds on the critical thinking, reading, and writing practice begun in English 101. Critical analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of literary works, along with writing of argumentative essays about literary works. ENGL 103 CRITICAL READING, WRITING AND THINKING Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Examines principles of critical thinking as applied to writing and reading arguments on complex issues. Focuses on close textual analysis, argumentative/persuasive writing, and logical reasoning. 106 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

107 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ENGL 105 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Focuses on writing and analysis of poetry, short stories, and plays. Students learn to develop ideas with an awareness of style and the manipulation of formal elements. ENGL 106 CREATIVE WRITING - NONFICTION Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Students study and write nonfiction prose, emphasizing description and narration through the composition of memoirs and personal essays. Writing practice stresses the writer's awareness of his or her own style and the manipulation of stylistic elements. May Be Taken 2 Times. ENGL 107 INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING Prerequisite: ENGL-101. An introduction to playwriting. Includes discussion and analysis of structure, development of character, writing dialogue, and composition of a two-act play. (Same as THEATRE-230). May Be Taken 2 Times. ENGL 108 CREATIVE WRITING - POETRY Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Presents elements of poetry and advanced practice in the writing of poems, emphasizing the writer s awareness of his or her own style and the manipulation of formal and stylistic elements. Includes analysis of selected published writings. ENGL 109 CREATIVE WRITING - SHORT STORIES Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Presents the elements of short fiction and advanced practice in writing short stories, emphasizing the writer's awareness of his or her own style and the manipulation of formal and stylistic elements. ENGL 111 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Introduces the theory and methods of linguistics, with an emphasis on the structure, function, and history of language. Includes a study of language acquisition, language change, and the sociology and psychology of language. ENGL 122 LITERARY MAGAZINE PRODUC- TION Introduces literary magazine production, culminating in the publication of a creative arts magazine. Includes reading, evaluating, and editing literary manuscripts and artistic submissions for publication in a variety of forms. May Be Taken 2 Times. ENGL 135 LITERATURE AND FILM Introduces literature through the comparative study of selected short stories, novels, and plays and the films based on these literary works. ENGL 204 TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Focuses on the writing of reports and accompanying documents required in professional or vocational environments, including proposals, summaries, memoranda, and research skills. ENGL 225 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE Introduces literature written for children, with emphasis on analysis and evaluation, including cultural, psychological, and literary content. ENGL 250 BRITISH LITERATURE I Surveys British literature from Anglo-Saxon period to the end of the Neoclassic era. ENGL 251 BRITISH LITERATURE II Surveys British literature from 1800 to the present. ENGL 260 AMERICAN LITERATURE I A survey of the major movements and genres of American literature from its beginings through the Civil War. ENGL 261 AMERICAN LITERATURE II A survey of American literature from 1860 to the present. ENGL 262 AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE Surveys of various genres of multicultural literature of the United States, addressing issues of voice, agency and the construction of American identity across racial, ethnic, regional, and gender boundaries in the cultural context of a diverse country. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 107

108 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENGL 263 INTRODUCTION TO POETRY Presents the elements of poetry in selected poems in English representing a diversity of voices, emphasizing the discovery of meaning by reading analytically. Major poetic forms are examined, along with aspects of imagery, symbolism, figurative language, rhythms, and sounds. ENGL 264 STUDY OF FICTION Study of selected prose fiction from different times and places in Western civilization. Emphasis on short fiction of the 19th and 20th centuries plus one novel. Through close reading and discussion, students learn to analyze and interpret prose narratives. ENGL 265 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA Reading, analysis and discussion of selected plays from Greek tragedy to contemporary drama. Emphasis will be placed on significant works of British and American playwrights. ENGL 270 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN- AMERICAN LITERATURE Surveys of African American literature from the 1700s to the present, including poetry, fiction, autobiography, essays, drama, and oral literature. ENGL 275 SHAKESPEARE A survey of the principles of Shakespearean poetry and drama. Detailed reading and selected poems, comedies, tragedies, and histories. ENGL 280 WOMEN'S LITERATURE A study of women's literature, and women in short fiction, novels, poetry, drama and the essay. Focus is on how literature by women writers reflects women's roles in various cultural settings. ENGL 281 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE FICTION Introduces fantasy and science fiction as literature, emphasizing the history and traditions of the genre, the use of mythology, and the political, philosophical, and social commentary in works studied. ENGL 285 JEWISH AMERICAN LITERATURE Surveys major themes in Jewish American literature, emphasizing issues of identity, immigration, holocaust, culture, gender, and religion through explorations of historical, social, political, and global contexts, as well as ideological awareness and sensitivities in the Jewish American community. ENGL 271 MYTHOLOGY A multicultural look at basic themes and archetypes in mythology, including creation, heroic quest, death and rebirth, sacred places, and the male and female divine. ENGL 272 THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE Reading and discussion of selected books of the Old and New Testaments: saga, myth, epic, story, historical writing, poetry, wisdom literature, prophecy, parables, letters, and proverbs. ENGL 273 WORLD LITERATURE I Surveys world literature in translation from ancient times to the Middle Ages, including literature from the Middle East, Greece, Rome, China, Japan, India, and Africa. ENGL 274 WORLD LITERATURE II Surveys world literature in translation from the Renaissance to modern times, including the literature of Europe, Russia, China, Japan, Africa, and Latin America. 108 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

109 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE The ESL program offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced level courses providing essential language skills aimed at preparing non-native speakers of English for college-level work. An associate degree is not available in English as a second language. ESL 060 COLLEGE WRITING & GRAMMAR I Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: NC.ESL-4A or appropriate placement as determined by the COC ESL or Non-Credit placement process. Develops reading, writing, and grammar skills designed to move non-native speakers of English toward collegelevel work. Units do not apply to associates degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. ESL 061 COLLEGE LISTENING AND SPEAKING I Units: hours lecture Provides practice in speaking in informal college situations. Focuses on listening, speaking, and pronunciation through extensive practice in common college situations. Units do not apply to associates degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. ESL 070 COLLEGE WRITING & GRAMMAR II Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: ESL-060 or NC.ESL-4B or COC Credit or Non Credit placement test. Continued development of reading, writing, and grammar skills necessary for college-level work. Units do not apply to associate degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. ESL 080 COLLEGE WRITING AND GRAMMAR III Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: ESL-070 or appropriate placement as determined by the COC placement process. Focuses on non-personal paragraph and short essay writing, including the writing process and more advanced grammar. Units do not apply to the associate degree. ESL 081 COLLEGE LISTENING & SPEAKING III Units: hours lecture Provides intensive practice in academic listening, notetaking, and speaking skills. Focuses on fluency. Units do not apply to the associate degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. ESL 083 COLLEGE READING & DISCUSSION III Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: ESL-070 or appropriate placement by the COC ESL placement process. Develops reading skills, vocabulary building skills, and discussion techniques through analysis of fiction and non-fiction materials. ESL 085 ACCENT REDUCTION Units: hours lecture Focuses on accent reduction for non-native speakers of English. Course covers discrete sounds and phonemes as well as stress and intonation, aural discrimination, and sound patterns reproduction. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. ESL 100 COLLEGE READING AND WRITING IV Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: ESL-080 and 083 or appropriate placement as determined by the COC ESL placement process. Reading, composition, and grammar for advanced nonnative speakers, designed to prepare students for transfer-level English composition courses, including complex sentence patterns and researched multi-paragraph essays. ESL 071 COLLEGE LISTENING AND SPEAKING II Units: hours lecture Provides extensive practice in oral communication in both formal and informal college situations. Develops listening strategies. Units do not apply to the associate degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 109

110 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. FIRE TECHNOLOGY In-Service This degree is for the fire service professional who wishes to advance within the fire service. Upon completing the degree program, fire service professionals will further their knowledge in the following areas: Incident Command System 200 and 300, fire investigation, fire command, fire management and fire prevention officer training. Promotional opportunities include Fire Apparatus operator, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief, Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Chief. For an associate degree in the Fire Technology Program, you must complete the core courses plus 15 units of electives totaling 27 units for the degree. Associate in Science Degree: Fire Technology - In-Service Units Required: 27 FIRETC-102 Fire Prevention Technology FIRETC-103 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems FIRETC-104 Building Construction for Fire Protection FIRETC-105 Fire Behavior and Combustion Plus 15 units from the following: FIRETC-106 Fire Company Organization and Procedures FIRETC-107 Fire Apparatus and Equipment FIRETC-108 Fire Hydraulics FIRETC-123 Fire Investigation FIRETC-125 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy FIRETC-198 Firefighter In-Service Training FIRETC-201 Incident Command System FIRETC-202 I-300 Intermediate (ICS) Incident Command System Pre-Service The fire technology degree/certificate program prepares students for careers in the fire service, either public or private. After completion of the program, students will have a basic understanding in fire protection, prevention and behavior, fire company organization and procedures, fire hydraulics, wildland fire behavior and fire investigation among other areas. HLHSCI 151 (EMT) may be waived; however, 2 additional elective courses must be taken in lieu of HLHSCI 151. Associate in Science Degree: Fire Technology - Pre-Service Units Required: FIRETC-101 Fire Protection Organization FIRETC-102 Fire Prevention Technology FIRETC-103 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems FIRETC-104 Building Construction for Fire Protection FIRETC-105 Fire Behavior and Combustion HLHSCI-151 Emergency Medical Technician I Plus nine units from the following: FIRETC-085 Firefighter Skills FIRETC-106 Fire Company Organization and Procedures FIRETC-107 Fire Apparatus and Equipment FIRETC-108 Fire Hydraulics FIRETC-109 Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety FIRETC-110 Wildland Fire Behavior FIRETC-120 Hazardous Materials FIRETC-123 Fire Investigation FIRETC-125 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy HLHSCI-045 Emergency Medical Services Career Preparation Certificate of Achievement: Fire Technology - Pre-Service Units Required: 22.5 FIRETC-101 Fire Protection Organization FIRETC-102 Fire Prevention Technology FIRETC-103 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems FIRETC-104 Building Construction for Fire Protection FIRETC-105 Fire Behavior and Combustion HLHSCI-151 Emergency Medical Technician I Recommended electives: FIRETC-085 Firefighter Skills FIRETC-106 Fire Company Organization and Procedures FIRETC-107 Fire Apparatus and Equipment FIRETC-108 Fire Hydraulics FIRETC-109 Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety FIRETC-110 Wildland Fire Behavior FIRETC-123 Fire Investigation FIRETC-125 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

111 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR Advanced Training Education The College, in conjunction with various community partner agencies, provides additional advanced training courses that are approved by specific fire-related agencies. These courses are listed as FIRE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING and are available for review in this catalog and in the online catalog at FIRETC 101 FIRE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION Introduces fire service and fire protection careers in fire departments and related fields. History of fire protection, fire loss, and public and private protection services. Includes fire department organization, firefighting tactics, fire prevention, tools and equipment, apparatus, alarm systems and water systems. FIRETC 102 FIRE PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY Covers organization and function of fire prevention, inspections, surveying and mapping procedures, recognition of fire and life hazards, engineering a solution of a fire hazard, enforcing solutions to a fire hazard, and public relations as affected by fire prevention. FIRETC 103 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIP- MENT AND SYSTEMS Covers fire protection and detection systems, alarm systems, fire pumps, extinguishing systems for special hazards, and automatic sprinkler systems. FIRETC 104 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION Examines building construction as it relates to fire protection. Covers classification of occupancy and types of construction with emphasis on fire protection features including building equipment, facilities, fire resistant materials and high-rise considerations. FIRETC 105 FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION Examines fundamentals and scientific principles of fire behavior, combustible materials, extinguishing agents, hazardous and toxic materials, forms of energy and fire prevention/ suppression techniques. FIRETC 106 FIRE COMPANY ORGANIZA- TION AND PROCEDURES Presents the role of the fire company officer in municipal fire departments. Topics include the relationship of the company officer to the organizational structure, as well as the responsibilities with regards to personnel supervision, evaluation, discipline, training, communication, fire apparatus, equipment maintenance, fire prevention, incident response and command, strategy and tactics, records, and reports. FIRETC 107 FIRE APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT Presents fire apparatus design including mobile and fixed apparatus, a review of construction specifications and performance capabilities, and the effective deployment, utilization and performance of equipment under emergency conditions. FIRETC 108 FIRE HYDRAULICS Presents fire service hydraulics' theory, formulas, and water supply, including hydraulics' laws as applied to the fire service. FIRETC 109 FUNDAMENTALS OF PER- SONAL FIRE SAFETY Presents current techniques in the prevention of injuries and promotion of safety while conducting routine and emergency fire operations. FIRETC 110 WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR Covers topics related to wildland fire behavior such as weather, fuel and topographic factors. FIRETC 120 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Basic fire chemistry and problems of flammability as encountered by emergency services personnel when dealing with fuels, flammable solids, combustible metals, plastics and oxidizers. Basic hazardous material response elements will also be discussed in regards to EMS personnel and their role as first responders. FIRETC 123 FIRE INVESTIGATION Examines methods of determining cause and origin of fire (accidental, suspicious, and incendiary), types of fires, related laws, introduction to arson and incendiaries, recognizing and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, arrest and detention procedures, court procedures, and giving testimony. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 111

112 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FIRETC 125 FIREFIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. FIRETC 272A FIRE COMMAND 2E Units: CSU hours lecture Designed for fire officers who have command responsibilities at wildland fires. Addresses topics such as California's wildland fire problem, wildland fire safety, weather effects, wildland fuels, wildland fire behavior and initial attach methods. Limitation on enrollment: Must have completed a Regional Firefighter I Academy and be employed as a firefighter. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PRO- GRAM PREREQUISITES. FIRE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING The College, in conjunction with various community partner agencies, provides additional advanced training courses that are approved by the State Fire Marshal and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. These advanced training courses are part of the Fire (FIRETR) and Lifeguard (FIRETL) series, and include concentrations in six distinct disciplines: Administration, Fire Prevention, Tactical Operations, Fire Protection, Apparatus, Equipment and Systems, Clerical and Medical Services and instruction for non-sworn personnel. Various formats will occur depending on the subject matter being taught. Course repetition is allowed when courses are used for legally mandated training. All courses in this series are offered using credit/no credit or pass/no pass grading. Registration is limited to students who have successfully completed program prerequisites in all courses listed below. FIRETL 10 LIFEGUARD ADMINISTRATION Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized advanced training in all aspects of administrative and leadership practices, management, training and supervision. Courses are designed for upgrading currently employed Lifeguard personnel. Course content can cover various topics in various formats such as CPR, first aid, rescue, surf & ocean swimming, skin diving, communication, and environmental hazard identification, initial certification and annual recertification, and training for lifeguard instructors. FIRETL 20 LIFEGUARD TACTICAL OPERATIONS Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized advanced training in all aspects of Policy, Tactical Operations and Procedures. Expands knowledge of on duty lifeguards, includes topics like communications, multicultural settings, ocean rescues, boar rescues, procedures for missing persons and medical emergencies, radio communications, personnel policies, safe diving, code of conduct, information management, EMS operations, enforcement ordinances and general orders. 112 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

113 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR FIRETL 30 LIFEGUARD APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized advanced training in all aspects of diving, boat and watercraft, marine systems, and vehicle training. Provides advanced training with various types of apparatus, and equipment needed in effective lifeguard scenarios. FIRETL 40 MEDICAL SERVICES Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provides all levels of training in various aspects of medical services. Many courses include classroom, clinical and field training. Areas of emphasis include CPR guidelines, effective CPR teaching and testing techniques, CPR certification, initial and recurrent EMT training and licensure by State of California and Los Angeles County. FIRETR 10 FIRE TRAINING ADMINISTRATION Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized training in various levels (beginning through advanced) in all aspects of administrative and leadership practices, management, training and supervision. Topics include organizational development, Fire Department policy and procedures, Division supervision, operational settings, incident training, development of appropriate training scenarios and incident documentation, budgeting, prevention of discriminatory practices, complaint procedures, problem solving, and motivational techniques. FIRETR 40 FIREFIGHTER PROTECTION, APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provides advanced training in fire protection, detection systems, alarm systems, fire pumps, extinguishing systems and sprinkler systems. Provides advanced training with various types of apparatus & equipment needed in effective firefighting, for example ladders, hoses, extinguishers, pumps, GPS, chain saws, etc. FIRETR 50 CLERICAL FUNCTIONS Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provides advanced training in written communication, scheduling and record keeping systems, personnel management, and computer applications that include beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, electronic mail and PDF documentation training. FIRETR 60 MEDICAL SERVICES Units: hours lecture maximum, , hours lab maximum Provides all levels of training in various aspects of medical services. Many courses include classroom, clinical and field training. Areas of emphasis include CPR guidelines, effective CPR teaching and testing techniques, CPR certification, initial and recurrent EMT training and licensure by State of California and Los Angeles County. FIRETR 20 FIRE PREVENTION Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide all levels (beginning through advanced) of specialized training covering the organization of fire prevention, inspections, surveying and mapping procedures, recognition, engineering and enforcing solutions for fire hazards, and public relations created by fire prevention. FIRETR 30 FIREFIGHTER TACTICAL OPERATIONS Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized advanced training in all aspects of Policy, Tactical Operations and Procedures. Expands existing knowledge of firefighters, includes topics like tactics for wild land fires that threaten life, property and improvements; incident command relationships and duties; unit organization; resources status; operational planning; how to gather; post and maintain resources; transportation, support vehicles and personnel; field observations; skills to determine immediate needs and actions and emergency operations management. FRENCH (See Modern Languages) College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 113

114 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GENERAL AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES The General and Emerging Technologies Laboratory Technician (GET LAB TECH) program came from a need to train students in entry-level and advanced laboratory technical skills for the industrial workplace. GET LAB TECH focuses on basic science and workplace skills with a goal of preparing students for entry-level jobs in laboratory-science based industries. The core classes for the General Laboratory Technician Certificate of Specialization were selected by the Emerging Technology Curriculum committee. These courses were designed to show the way in which laws, principles, and formulas are used by real people, in the real world, on the job. The GET Lab Tech courses: Are skills-based Use context-based learning Integrate academic concepts into technical courses Are taught in a workplace environment Emphasize cooperative learning Show how laws, principles, and formulas are used in the workplace Certificate of Specialization: General and Emerging Technologies Laboratory Technician Units Required: 14.5 BIOSCI-090 Biology for Technology BIOSCI-095 Cleanroom Technology CHEM-090 Chemistry for Technology CIT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs ENGR-090 Exploring Gadgets, Engineering, and Technology INTERD-010 Careers in Technology INTERD-090 Health and Safety in the Laboratory Recommended electives: NANO-010 Introduction to Nanotechnology GENERAL STUDIES GENSTU 050 ORIENTATION AND ASSESS- MENT - LEARNING DISABILITIES Units: hours lecture Introduces the student to the learning disabilities assessment process and the resource available, including the California Community College eligibility model, achievement and cognitive testing, learning difficulties, support services, study strategies and accommodations. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. GENSTU 051 INDIVIDUAL PRESCRIPTIVE LEARNING ASSESSMENT Units: 0.50 Prerequisite: Documentation of an acquired brain injury or other communication impairment. Basic cognitive-linguistic assessment for students with communication disabilities or acquired brain injuries. This assessment evaluates the cognitive processes of immediate auditory memory, recent temporal memory, remote memory, to develop an individual student education program for cognitive retraining by use of computer assisted instruction. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. GENSTU 081 COGNITIVE BASIC SKILLS - COMPUTER INSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Units: hours lab Strengthens and retrains cognitive skills in areas of critical thinking, reasoning, communication, memory improvement, visual perception and language skills by use of computer assisted instruction and adaptive technology. Designed specifically for students with a verifiable acquired brain injury. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. GENSTU 082 INDIVIDUAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Units: hours lab Designed to be a computer assisted support for students with disabilities enrolled in coursework other than English and math. Students are able to utilize computer programs, assistive technology, and the Internet in order to complete course assignments. Topics are taken from the student's regular course load, or from subject matter appropriate to the student's current or future employment. It is tutorial in nature and focuses on the utilization of computers, assistive technology devices, the Internet, a scanner, and selected software programs. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. 114 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

115 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR GENSTU 090 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES- BLACKBOARD SUPPORT Units: hours lab Provides Blackboard support for students with disabilities who are taking online or hybrid classes. Through small group tutoring, students develop strategies to be successful online students. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. GENSTU 091 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES - LAN- GUAGE SKILLS Units: hours lab Designed for DSPS students as a support in mainstream English and language-related courses other than mathematics. It is tutorial in nature and focuses on the utilization of computers, assistive technology devices, the Internet, a scanner, and selected software programs. Computer applications are taken from topics based on the students coursework to provide additional computer support or enhance basic skills. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. GENSTU 092 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES - MATHEMATICS SKILLS Units: hours lab Designed for DSPS students who are enrolled in mainstream college math classes and whose disability result in educational limitations in math. The course offers small group tutoring for students. Students must be concurrently enrolled in either MATH-025, Arithmetic, MATH-026 Arithmetic-Computer Assisted, MATH-058 Algebra Preparation I, MATH-059 Algebra Preparation Computer Assisted, MATH-060 Elementary Algebra, MATH-070 Intermediate Algebra, or BUS-144 Business Math. Students will learn strategies to enhance math concepts and computation skills. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. GENSTU 096 LITERACY TUTOR PRACTICUM Units: hours lecture, hours lab Trains students to serve as children's literacy tutors. Student tutors are placed at local elementary schools and practice tutoring strategies while assisting beginning and emerging readers. Offered pass/no-pass only. GENSTU 104 TUTORING METHODS Units: CSU 8 hours lecture, 24 hours lab Presents tutoring techniques designed to improve the tutees problem-solving, computational, listening, notetaking, and test-taking skills. Practice in individual tutoring under supervision. Offered pass/no-pass only. GEOGRAPHY Geography is the broad spatial science that studies the location, distribution, and interaction among all physical and cultural features of Earth. These studies include physical processes that create and modify landforms, affect daily weather and long-term climates, and influence the setting for all biologic phenomena such as plants, animals and humans. These studies also include the distribution and interaction of cultural phenomena such as population, language, religion, economics, politics, diseases, agriculture, migration, resources, urban patterns, ethnic studies, and the many short-term and long-term effects of humans on the environment. The geography program also includes the study and use of graphs, maps, and geospatial digital data retrieval and cartographic technology. Through lecture, lab, and field study, the geography program provides insight, perspective, and application required to assist citizens in making well-informed decisions involving the inter-relationships between the natural physical environment and the systems and networks of human societies. An associate degree is not available in Geography. GEOG 101 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Studies the basic physical elements of Earth and the processes that affect and inter-relate with the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere of Earth, the fundamentals of Earth/Sun relationships, and cartography. GEOG 101L PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LAB Units: UC:CSU hours lab Co-requisite: GEOG-101. Focuses on observations, experiments, and demonstrations designed to familiarize students with techniques utilized by physical geographers. Field trips may be required. GEOG 102 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY Examines the location, distribution, and inter-relationships among cultural patterns which may include population, language, religion, economics, migration, cities, politics, and human effects on the natural environment. Map studies and field trips may be included. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 115

116 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GEOG 103 INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY Introduction to the mechanics and processes of the atmosphere, including general and severe weather, weather forecasting, climates, and the complex natural and human influences on global climate change. Explores the relationship of climate and weather to the solid Earth and the world oceans. May include field work and field trips. GEOG 151 INTRODUCTION TO GEO- GRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: Basic knowledge of Windows 2000 and/or Windows XP. Introduces the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including the history of automated mapping and a review of the hardware and software elements used in GIS. Demonstration of various applications of GIS technology used in the natural and social sciences, business and government are included along with hands-on experience in using the hardware and software elements of GIS. Specific topics include: use of map scales, coordinate systems, data sources and accuracy, data structures, working with spatial data, map features and attributes, map overlays, manipulation of data base, creation of charts and graphs and presentation of data in map layouts. GEOG 198 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture Special Topics Courses: Consists of a variety of common themes in cultural geography and/or physical geography. Content may include religion, business occupations, demographics and river systems, lakebeds, soils, climate, and air quality. Field trip may be required. GEOLOGY Geology is the science that studies the earth. These studies includes earth s formation and composition, the processes that create resources such as fuels, minerals, and construction materials, the energy systems that modify landforms on the crust, the historical evolution of life and global climates, and the continuing interaction between humans and the natural environment. Through lecture, lab, and field study, the geology program provides insight, perspective, and application required to assist citizens in making well informed decisions concerning earth-related issues such as water resources, building and engineering, natural disasters, agriculture and ocean resources, and the long-term effects on our planet from an increasing population. An associate degree is not available in geology. GEOL 100 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LAB Units: UC:CSU hours lab Co-requisite of GEOL-101. Megascopic and microscopic laboratory study and determination of selected elements, minerals and rocks; includes study and use of topographic maps, geologic tools, geologic maps, cross-sections and columns. Fieldwork may be required to collect earth materials and to recognize and study existing or on-going geologic processes, landforms and structures. GEOL 101 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Explores the basic features of the exterior and interior of the earth's crust, the materials of which those features are composed, and the geologic processes which produced them. Includes specific consideration of minerals, rocks, volcanic activity, running water erosion, soils, ground water activity, land sliding, glaciations, coastlines, wind activity, deserts, plate tectonics, mountains, faults and earthquakes, metamorphism and geologic time. GEOL 102 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY Studies the evolution of the earth's crust and the earth's plant and animal life from the beginnings to the present as revealed in geologic strata and in the fossil record. Emphasizes the evolution of the North American continent, its landforms, contiguous oceans, animals and plants, including some study of the principles of paleontology. 116 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

117 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR GEOL 105 GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA Analyzes major geomorphic provinces of California, including their topography, basic geologic landforms and structures, geologic history, main rock units and mineral resources, and fossil assemblages. GEOL 106 GEOLOGY OF NATIONAL PARKS AND MONUMENTS Study of the key geologic features found at selected national parks and monuments. Includes specific study of major landforms and geologic structures, the basic origin and evolution of those landforms and structures, the kind of rock of which they are composed, the main geologic agent, the age of the rock and the principal minerals associated with each park or monument. GEOL 107 MINERALS, ROCKS AND FOSSILS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Megascopic and microscopic laboratory study and determination of selected elements, minerals, gems, igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks and fossils. Emphasis on the individual properties by which minerals are identified. Collecting fieldwork may be required. GEOL 109 EARTH SCIENCE Surveys the terminology and basic concepts of the fields of earth science, including astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography. Examines Earth's changing geologic systems and the importance of earth science phenomenon to daily life. UC credit limitation: No credit if taken after a college-level course in astronomy, geology, meteorology or oceanography. GEOL 218 INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab A study of the history of oceanography, geological, chemical, biological and physical oceanography. Laboratories will include both in-class and required field studies which may include times outside of assigned laboratory times. (Same as BIOSCI-218) GERONTOLOGY GERO 002 UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Units: hours lecture Provides an overview of the etiology, symptoms, and treatment options associated with Alzheimer's disease, including the role of the caregiver. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 2 Times. GERO 005 PHARMACOLOGY AND AGING Units: hours lecture Examines drug therapy for older adults, including allergies, side effects, and safety precautions. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 2 Times. GERO 006 COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS IN LATER LIFE Units: hours lecture Examines chronic diseases associated with the aging process, including osteoarthritis, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, as well as their prevention through healthy lifestyle choices. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 2 Times. GERO 007 COPING WITH ACUTE ILLNESSES IN LATER LIFE Units: hours lecture Examines acute conditions associated with the aging process, including nutritional, sleep, skin, eye, hearing, and blood while discussing maintenance strategies and techniques. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 2 Times. GERMAN (See Modern Languages) College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 117

118 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Plus one unit from the following: GRAPHIC AND MULTIMEDIA DESIGN Associate in Arts Degree: Graphic & Multimedia Design: Graphic Design This program offers an associate degree in Graphic and Multimedia Design with an emphasis in graphic design. The primary goal of this degree is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities required of a graphic design position. Elective courses provide preparedness to specific industry requirements. All courses are sequenced to facilitate transferability to an art or design program at a four-year university. Along with the transferability aspect of this program, the associate degree in Graphic and Multimedia Design with an emphasis in graphic design will also provide students with basic skills and competencies. Units Required: 30 ART-110 Art History: Ancient to Medieval ART-111 Art History: Renaissance to Modern ART-124A Drawing I ART-140 Beginning Design: Two-Dimensional Media GMD-101 Introduction to Digital Media GMD-105 Digital Imaging GMD D Computer Illustration GMD-144 Graphic Design I GMD-145 Type and Typography GMD-242 Graphic Design II Certificate of Achievement: Graphic & Multimedia Design: Graphic Design The Graphic Design certificate develops students creative and technical skills by providing hands-on training in current technologies. The two-year program prepares students for employment in graphic design, graphic arts, computer illustration, digital photography and art direction. Units Required: 19 GMD-101 Introduction to Digital Media GMD-105 Digital Imaging GMD D Computer Illustration GMD-144 Graphic Design I GMD-145 Type and Typography GMD-242 Graphic Design II CWE-188GMD Cooperative Work Experience Education Associate in Arts Degree: Graphic & Multimedia Design: Multimedia The primary goal of the Graphic and Multimedia Design degree with emphasis in multimedia is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities required of a multimedia position. Elective courses provide preparedness to specific industry requirements. All courses are sequenced to facilitate transferability to an art or design program at a four-year university. Along with the transferability aspect of this program, the associate degree in Graphic and Multimedia Design with an emphasis in multimedia will also provide students with a set of basic skills and competencies. Units Required: 30 ART-110 Art History: Ancient to Medieval ART-111 Art History: Renaissance to Modern ART-124A Drawing I ART-140 Beginning Design: Two-Dimensional Media GMD-101 Introduction to Digital Media GMD-105 Digital Imaging GMD-173 Motion Design GMD-175 Flash for the Web GMD-177 Web Page Design I GMD-277 Web Page Design II Certificate of Achievement: Graphic & Multimedia Design: Multimedia Multimedia is a rapidly growing industry combining video, sound, animation and graphics with digital technology into an interactive environment. The Multimedia certificate develops students creative and technical skills by providing hands-on training in current technologies. The two-year program prepares students for employment in Web design, interface design, motion graphics, digital photography, graphic arts, digital video production and game design. Units Required: 19 GMD-101 Introduction to Digital Media GMD-105 Digital Imaging GMD-173 Motion Design GMD-175 Flash for the Web GMD-177 Web Page Design I GMD-277 Web Page Design II CWE-188GMD Plus one unit from the following: Cooperative Work Experience Education Santa Clarita Community College District

119 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR GMD 041 INTRODUCTION TO INDESIGN Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces page layout for print media using Adobe InDesign. Students learn how to utilize layout features for both text and images. Basic computer knowledge is assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only. GMD 044 INTRODUCTION TO ILLUSTRATOR Units: hours lecture Introduces computer illustration using the popular tool Adobe Illustrator. Students learn how to create images, use type and layout features, use filters, and format images for print, Web and multimedia mediums. Basic computer knowledge is assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only. GMD 047 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP Units: hours lecture An introduction to digital imaging for designers using Adobe PhotoShop. Students learn to scan, composite, work with layers, select pixels, image adjustment, change image modes, change file formats, and print. Basic computer knowledge is assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only. GMD 070 INTRODUCTION TO WEB GRAPHICS Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the design and creation of Web graphics using Adobe Photoshop. Topics include how to apply specialized effects to create and optimize dynamic graphics for the Web. Basic computer knowledge is assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only. GMD 071 INTRODUCTION TO DREAMWEAVER Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces dynamic Web page design using Adobe Dreamweaver. Topics include how to insert images, hypertext, movies, sound, forms, links, tables, frames and style sheets. Basic computer knowledge is assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. GMD 074 INTRODUCTION TO FLASH Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces 2D vector-based animation using Adobe Flash. Topics include how to create, animate and export vector graphics for multimedia, web and entertainment applications. Basic computer knowledge is assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only. GMD 077 INTRODUCTION TO AFTER EFFECTS Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces motion graphics using Adobe After Effects. Topics include how to sweeten video, by introducing specialized effects applied to video, graphics and text. Basic computer skills are assumed. Offered pass/nopass only. GMD 094L GRAPHICS LAB Units: hours lab A lab for the currently-enrolled graphics student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the graphics lab facility. Note: Students must attend faculty supervised weekly scheduled class time posted in printed schedule. Hours must be accrued at a time separate from any other class in which the student is also registered. This course is not a required course for any certificate or degree in the graphics program. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. GMD 097L MULTIMEDIA LAB Units: hours lab A lab for the currently enrolled multimedia student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the multimedia lab facility. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. GMD 101 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the concepts and practices applicable in digital media, including digital imaging, audio, video, graphic design and multimedia. Includes instruction in several software applications. GMD 105 DIGITAL IMAGING Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications of digital imaging using industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop. Through application of theory, students explore both the technical aspects of image manipulation, as well as the artistic aspects of creating images. Note: In order to access the multimedia and graphics labs outside of class time, students must register for GMD-094L or GMD-097L. GMD 120 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN Surveys the origin and evolution of graphic design, including the development of typography, advertising, poster design, illustration, corporate identities and trademarks. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 119

120 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GMD D COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces methods, materials, and techniques of commercial illustration for magazines, books, editorials, and graphic communications. Emphasizes two-dimensional aspects of computer illustration using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. GMD 144 GRAPHIC DESIGN I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the design of print graphics, covering various page layout formats and the fundamentals of typographic design. Includes instruction in several software applications. GMD 145 TYPE AND TYPOGRAPHY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the history, development and use of type and typography in all areas of communication arts. Traditional and contemporary methods for creating type and typography are combined to provide an understanding of the aesthetic qualities of letterforms. Basic computer knowledge is assumed. GMD 172 DESKTOP VIDEO Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces digital video media using desktop computerbased technologies, including non-linear editing techniques to create short video projects for multimedia or other non-broadcast media. GMD 173 MOTION DESIGN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab The fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques and applications of motion-based design using industry standard software such as Adobe AfterEffects. Through application of theory, students will explore the basic principles of compositing, animation, typography, audio, video and graphics. Note: In order to access the multimedia computer lab outside of class time, students must register for GMD-097L. May Be Taken 2 Times. GMD 175 FLASH FOR THE WEB Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques and applications of Flash-based Website design using industry standard software such as Adobe Flash. Through application of theory, students will explore the basic principles of animation, aesthetics, graphics, sound, video and interactive design. Note: In order to access the multimedia computer lab outside of class time, students must register for GMD-097L. May Be Taken 2 Times. GMD 177 WEB PAGE DESIGN I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques and applications of Web page design using industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver including principles of Web graphics, type, color, layout, interactive design, and usability. GMD 242 GRAPHIC DESIGN II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces advanced visual communication skills in print graphics, using graphic software applications to explore logo, advertising and publication design. May Be Taken 2 Times. GMD 244 GRAPHIC DESIGN PRODUCTION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab An introductory course in output and creation of mechanicals for printed communications. Students develop an understanding of the use of camera-ready art such as 4-color and spot color separations, negatives and positives. Emphasis on the language of print production and of printers, printer specifications, and the appropriateness of traditional and digital camera-ready art methods. Creation of mechanicals for specific assignments develops the student's understanding of the production process. Discussions of greyscale, color, and digital and traditional halftone images, will complete the understanding of document and image handling, scanning and production. (Formerly DAT-244) GMD 277 WEB PAGE DESIGN II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended preparation: GMD-177. The advanced concepts, terminology, techniques and applications of Web page design using industry standard software such as Macromedia Dreamweaver. Through application of theory, students will explore the basic principles of dynamically driven Websites using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) while advancing interactive design, graphics, type, color, and layout skills. Note: In order to use the multimedia computer lab outside of class time, students must register for GMD-097L. May Be Taken 2 Times. 120 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

121 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR HEALTH SCIENCE Certificate of Specialization: Emergency Medical Technician I Prepares students for certification and employment as an Emergency Medical Technician (also known as EMT- Basic). Includes Emergency Department and Ambulance clinical observations. Health clearance and background check required prior to start of clinical rotations. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT-B examination. This course meets DOT objectives. May be repeated if used for legally mandated training. Units Required: 7.5 HLHSCI-151 Emergency Medical Technician I Certificate of Specialization: Health Care Interpreter The Health Care Interpreter Certificate is designed to train bilingual and bicultural students to develop the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary for effective language interpretation in health care settings. This program is designed for students who are competent in English and at least one other language. Through academic preparation, practical skills training and service in community based health care settings and educational organizations, certificate candidates learn: a. roles and responsibilities of a health care interpreter; b. basic knowledge of common medical conditions, treatments and procedures; c. insight in language and cultural nuances for specific communities; d. application of interpreting skills in English and language of service. Units Required: 10 HLHSCI-120 Interpreting in Health Care I HLHSCI-122 Interpreting in Health Care II HLHSCI-124 Field Experience in Health Care Interpreting Recommended electives: BIOSCI-104 Introduction to the Human Body HLHSCI-249 Medical Terminology SOCI-105 Multiculturalism in the United States HLHSCI 045 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAREER PREPARATION Units: hours lecture Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to begin an entry-level career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other allied health-related fields of patient care, including beginning concepts of preparatory sciences directly related to the care of sick and injured persons. HLHSCI 051 AHA BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (CPR) Units: hours lecture This course is the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) for Healthcare Provider Course. Includes adult, child, and infant CPR as well as AED training. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to apply for an AHA Healthcare Provider completion card. This course may be repeated if used for legally mandated training. Offered pass/nopass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. HLHSCI 080 INTRODUCTION TO MEDITECH INTEGRATED SYSTEMS Units: hours lecture Introduces application methods needed to effectively operate, navigate, and ensure delivery of patient health information using the Meditech Integrated clinical information systems. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. HLHSCI 097 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH SCIENCE Units: hours lecture Provides instruction in various skills and subjects related to Health Sciences. Variable format depending on subject matter. Check the current schedule of classes for the special topics offered each semester. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. HLHSCI 097A MEDIC FIRST AID BASIC FOR CORRECTIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT Units: hours lecture Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. HLHSCI 100 HEALTH EDUCATION Surveys the physical, emotional and social dimensions of health, including physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, substance abuse, tobacco and alcohol use, diseases, sexuality, mental health, stress management, consumerism, environmental health, death and dying. UC credit limitation: HLHSCI-243, and HLHSCI- 100 combined, maximum credit one course. (Formerly PHYSED-100.) College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 121

122 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HLHSCI 120 INTERPRETING IN HEALTH CARE I Units: CSU hours lecture Introduces the roles and responsibilities of a health care interpreter, including modes of interpreting, knowledge of common medical conditions, and health care terminology. First in a series of three courses to train bilingual individuals to serve as interpreters in health care settings. HLHSCI 122 INTERPRETING IN HEALTH CARE II Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: HLHSCH-120. Presents the technical aspects of health care interpretation and examines aspects of cross-cultural communication relevant to the work of a health care interpreter. Includes different health care service areas in which a health care interpreter might work. Second in a series of three courses to train bilingual individuals to serve as interpreters in health care settings. HLHSCI 124 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH CARE INTERPRETING Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: HLHSCH-122. Field work in health care interpretation, including application of technical interpreting skills acquired in HLH- SCI-122. Third in a series of three courses to train bilingual individuals to serve as interpreters in health care settings. HLHSCI 149 NUTRITION FOR FITNESS AND BALANCED LIVING Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Examines the psycho-biological, cultural, social, cognitive, and environmental factors that influence a persons eating and physical activity behaviors and body image. Provides practical strategies to promote healthy attitudes and behaviors. Prepares students for certification and employment as an Emergency Medical Technical (also known as EMT Basic). Includes Emergency Department and Ambulance clinical observations. Health clearance and background check required prior to start of clinical rotations. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry EMT-B examination. This course meets DOT objectives. May be repeated if used for legally mandated training. HLHSCI 153 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN REFRESHER Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: Must have current CPR Certification (American Heart or American Red Cross) and current EMT Certification. Satisfies Los Angeles County and State of California recertification for emergency medical technicians, including skills testing certification. May be repeated if used for legally mandated training. Offered pass/no-pass only. HLHSCI 243 WOMEN AND HEALTH Surveys past and current issues surrounding women's health, including anatomy, sexuality /reproductive health, STI's, disorders common to women, mental health, domestic violence, menopause and women in the health profession. UC credit limitation: HLHSCI-243 and PHYSED-100 combined, maximum credit one course. HLHSCI 249 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Comprehensive study of medical terminology with an emphasis on determining meanings by dividing words into their component parts. Basic anatomy and physiology are discussed. Correct spelling, pronunciation and meaning of common medical terms related to individual body systems, clinical procedures, laboratory tests and pathological conditions are covered. HLHSCI 150 NUTRITION Introduces the study of food and nutrients throughout the lifespan and their impact on quality of life and disease prevention. HLHSCI 151 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: Must be 18 years of age or older and have completed HLHSCI-051 or a 'CPR for the Professional Rescuer' American Red Cross course or American Heart Association 'Healthcare Provider' course. Recommended Preparation: HLHSCI College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

123 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR HISTORY HIST-230 History of American Indians HIST-241 History of Early Latin America HIST-242 History of Modern Latin America HIST-243 History of Mexico and the Mexican and Chicano Peoples HIST-245 History of the Americas In a broad sense, history is the study and record of all human experience. It examines people, institutions, ideas and events through the past, develops cultural literacy, critical thinking and other useful skills while helping to plan for the future. By having knowledge of the origins and people of the past we are able to obtain a better understanding of ourselves as individuals and as a society. History provides a solid fundamental preparation for careers in business, industry, government and education. It also serves as a preparation for law school, foreign service, international work, urban affairs, and library science. Associate in Arts Degree: History Units Required: units from the following: HIST-101 History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West HIST-102 History of Western Civilization: the Modern Era HIST-111 United States History I HIST-111H United States History I Honors HIST-112 United States History II Plus three units from the following courses: HIST-191 History of Eastern Civilization I HIST-192 History of Eastern Civilization II HIST-240 Latin American Civilization Plus three units from the following: HIST-115 United States History Since HIST-120 The Role of Women in the History of the United States HIST-120H The Role of Women in the History of the United States Honors HIST-161 World History I HIST-170 Economic History of the United States HIST-170H Economic History of the United States - Honors OR ECON-170 Economic History of the United States ECON-170H Economic History of the United States - Honors HIST-193 History of India HIST-210 History of California HIST-212 History of the Middle East HIST 101 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVI- LIZATION: THE PRE-INDUSTRIAL WEST Surveys the history of Western Civilization from earliest times to the 16th Century, including the development of economic, socio-political, and cultural institutions from pre-history to Riverine cultures of the Near East, Greco- Roman world, and medieval and early modern Europe. HIST 102 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVI- LIZATION: THE MODERN ERA Surveys the history of Western Civilization from the 16th Century to the present period, including the economic, socio-political, and cultural developments in Europe, the Americas, and the emergent nations of the modern era. HIST 111 UNITED STATES HISTORY I Surveys American civilization, from the Pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction, emphasizing the political, cultural, economic, and social history of the United States. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. HIST 111H UNITED STATES HISTORY I HONORS Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Surveys American civilization, from the Pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction, including the political, cultural, economic, and social history of the United States. Additional reading, writing, and research techniques required. UC credit limitation: HIST-111H, 112 & 150 combined, maximum credit, two courses. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. HIST 112 UNITED STATES HISTORY II Surveys the political, economic, and social history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 123

124 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HIST 115 UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1945 Examines the political, social, and cultural events occurring in the United States since 1945, exploring the connections with racial unrest, foreign and military policy, civil liberties, and governmental responsibility. Specifically reviews the Cold War, feminism, and major social changes from 1945 to present. HIST 116 THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL-101. Surveys the development of the African American community in the United States from the Colonial Period to Emphasizes the historical, cultural, social, economic and political experience of the African American as well as examines the historical content of the American society as a whole. HIST 117 THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, 1877-PRESENT Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL-101. Surveys the African American experience in the United States from 1877 to present, including the examination of the cultural, social, economic, and political factors that have shaped African Americans. HIST 120 THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES Explores the political, economic, and intellectual history of women in the development of the United States from the early Colonial Era to the present day, including their challenges and contributions. Meets Title V American Institutions US History requirement for the associate degree. HIST 120H THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES HONORS Prerequisite: ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H. Explores the political, economic, and intellectual history of women in the development of the United States from the early Colonial Era to the present day, including their challenges and contributions. Additional reading, writing, and research techniques required. Meets Title V American Institutions US History requirement for the associate degree. HIST 130 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES Surveys the social, ethnic, and cultural history of the United States, from the 15th century to the present, including consideration of changes in society, immigration, ethnicity, race, gender, and culture. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. HIST 161 WORLD HISTORY I Examines world civilization from prehistory through the 1500's, including Greek and Roman philosophies, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, political institutions, social practices, literature, women's status, and cross cultural influences. HIST 165 HISTORY OF AFRICA Examines Classical African Civilization and analyzes its various great societies, including neo-classical Egypt, the Bantu dispersion, the Iron Age, Islamic hegemony, Sudanic Empire, and the Zulu Kingdom, as well as the relationship of the rise and fall between modern day Africa and its historical past. HIST 170 ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES Surveys the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach, including the development of business cycles, trade, banks in the new nation, manufacturing, tariffs, slavery, big business, labor, government regulation and deregulation leading to a modern industrial nation. Same as ECON-170. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. HIST 170H ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES - HONORS Prerequisite: ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H. Surveys the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach, including the development of business cycles, trade, banks in the new nation; manufacturing, tariffs, slavery, big business, labor, government regulation and deregulation leading to a modern industrial nation. Additional reading, writing, critical thinking, and research techniques required (Same as ECON 170H). Fulfills Title V U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. 124 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

125 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR HIST 191 HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILIZATION I Survey of Asian civilizations from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including philosophical and social environments and cultural and political trends. Specifically examines China and Japan, as well as neighboring areas like Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. HIST 192 HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILIZATION II Surveys Asian civilizations from the nineteenth century to the present, emphasizing the regions of China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. Topics include Western imperialism, nationalist movements, Asian affairs during World War II, communist regimes, economic modernization, and cultural trends. HIST 193 HISTORY OF INDIA History of India's diverse populations, social practices, religions, government institutions, nationalist movements, art, and literature from antiquity to the present, including the Indus Civilization, Mughal Empire, tenets and socio-political implications of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, British colonialism, communal strife, and modern India. HIST 198 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISTORY Units: hours lecture Examines specific areas of interest in U.S. and global history, including U.S. foreign policy, constitutional history, and African history, among others. Topics will change each term. May Be Taken 3 Times. HIST 210 HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA Surveys California from its pre-columbian past to the present. Emphasizes the economic, political, social, and natural history utilizing a cross-cultural emphasis. HIST 212 HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST Surveys the Middle East, ancient civilizations in the Fertile Crescent leading up to the rise of Islam. Examines the region's economic, political, ethnic, religious, and national differences. Compares and contrasts the artistic contributions of the Middle Eastern cultures with Western cultures. Special attention is given to the concepts of democracy and liberty. HIST 230 HISTORY OF AMERICAN INDIANS Surveys American Indian history from the pre- Columbian past through the modern era, with emphasis on the intersection of American Indian history and United States history. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. HIST 240 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION Surveys the geography, history, culture, economic, and political development of Latin America from the late pre- Colombian era to the present. HIST 241 HISTORY OF EARLY LATIN AMERICA Surveys Latin American history from the late pre- Colombian era to its independence, including Indigenous politics, European expansion and exploration, Iberian civilization and culture, Ibero-American socio-economic and socio-political infrastructures, role of the Catholic Church, international competition for political and economic control of the Western Hemisphere and the Ibero-American wars for independence and their aftermath. HIST 242 HISTORY OF MODERN LATIN AMERICA Survey's 19th and 20th Century Latin America, while focusing on its socio-political and socio-economic development from 1800 to the present. Provides an historical analysis and review of U.S.-Latin American relations and introduces the internal and external forces that have shaped and continue to influence contemporary Latin American societies. HIST 243 HISTORY OF MEXICO AND THE MEXICAN AND CHICANO PEOPLES Examines the history of Mexico and the Mexican/Chicano people from the late Pre-Cortesian era to the present, including Aztec and Maya societies, Mexican Independence Movement, Mexican Revolution, and the North American Free Trade Agreement. HIST 245 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS Emphasizes the interrelationship between the history of North and South America and examines the social, political, economic, and diplomatic impact that the peoples of both continents have had on each other. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 125

126 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT Associate in Science Degree: Hotel & Restaurant Management The Associate of Science degree designation in Hotel and Restaurant Management provides a broad based fundamental approach to the managerial functions in both the hotel and restaurant industry. The combined designation adds accounting requirements to either the restaurant or the hotel management program offerings. Units Required: 18 HRMGT-101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry HRMGT-210 Hotel and Restaurant Law HRMGT-225 Food Service Sanitation and Safety HRMGT-245 Hotel and Restaurant Supervision and Guest Relations HRMGT-275 Hospitality Industry Accounting Plus three units from the following: HRMGT-220 Restaurant Operations HRMGT-235 Hotel and Restaurant Sales and Marketing Associate in Science Degree: Hotel Management The associate in science degree in Hotel Management focuses on developing the tools necessary to create a career in the hotel industry. Units Required: 18 HRMGT-101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry HRMGT-150 Introduction to Hotel/Resort Operations HRMGT-210 Hotel and Restaurant Law HRMGT-225 Food Service Sanitation and Safety HRMGT-245 Hotel and Restaurant Supervision and Guest Relations HRMGT-102 HRMGT-235 Plus three units from the following: Introduction to the Travel Industry Hotel and Restaurant Sales and Marketing Associate in Science Degree: Restaurant Management The HRMGT Associate in Science Degree with a designation in Restaurant Management prepares students for a career in the restaurant industry. Units Required: 18 HRMGT-101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry HRMGT-210 Hotel and Restaurant Law HRMGT-225 Food Service Sanitation and Safety HRMGT-245 Hotel and Restaurant Supervision and Guest Relations Plus six units from the following: CULARTS-226 Food and Wine Pairing I HRMGT-220 Restaurant Operations HRMGT 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Surveys the careers, responsibilities and trends in the hotel, restaurant, tourism, and recreation industry, including social and economic forces that interrelate and influence various industry components. HRMGT 102 INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY Comprehensive analysis of the operations, principles and trends in the emerging tourism industry with an emphasis on the marketing and the competitive service strategies of major tourist attractions. HRMGT 126 DINING ROOM SERVICE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: HRMGT-225. Designing quality food and beverage operations service systems. Evaluates and matches guest service needs to efficient and courteous food presentation techniques. A wide variety of table appointments and settings are evaluated in conjunction with presentation and design principles. HRMGT 150 INTRODUCTION TO HOTEL/RESORT OPERATIONS Introduction to the operating systems and components of the lodging industry, including front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, sales and marketing, accounting, property maintenance, human resource management and information systems. 126 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

127 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR HRMGT 210 HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LAW Provides fundamental legal principles and concepts that apply to issues requiring appropriate response and action by hospitality personnel. Students gain the fundamental legal understanding to limit their exposure to liability for themselves as well as their establishments. Also includes proactive actions and programs to limit legal exposure. HRMGT 220 RESTAURANT OPERATIONS Comprehensive study of the operations, management, policy, development and related aspects for the retail restaurant establishment. Emphasis on the development of management careers in the industry and entrepreneurial issues for start-up operations. HRMGT 225 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION AND SAFETY Presents the concepts and related practices that assure a safe and sanitary food service facility. Emphasis is on the maintenance of sanitary standards through the application of the HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Point) system of prevention. Areas covered include the following: food handling and processing, food borne illness and prevention, and accident and fire prevention. HRMGT 235 HOTEL AND RESTAURANT SALES AND MARKETING Examines how marketing plans are conceived, designed and implemented for a variety of hotel, restaurant and related service industry products with a focus on related sales and promotional strategies, merchandising, public relations and advertising. HUMANITIES HUMAN 100 COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN THE HUMANITIES Introduces themes and methods of inquiry of the humanities. Compares and contrasts the ideas and cultural expressions of Western Civilization with those of non-western civilizations, focusing on a selected theme chosen each term. HUMAN 101 FORMS AND IDEAS IN HUMANITIES Introduces interdisciplinary analysis and interpretation of meaning in art, music, and literature and in the understanding of philosophical ideas in their own right and as they influence the world civilizations. UC credit limitation: HUMAN-101, 105 and 106 combined, maximum credit 6 units. No credit for 101 if taken after 105 or 106. HUMAN 150 GREAT BOOKS, GREAT IDEAS Surveys humanistic works of literature, philosophy, history, and the arts from Greek Antiquity to the end of the Medieval period as related to contemporary values and ideas. HRMGT 245 HOTEL AND RESTAURANT SUPERVISION AND GUEST RELATIONS Provides a comprehensive analysis of the design and delivery of service industry products with emphasis on effective managerial oversight techniques. The performance and evaluation of operating systems are presented and then compared to the standards of leading industry performers. HRMGT 275 HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ACCOUNTING Specialized accounting for hotel and operations with emphasis on revenue and expenses, payroll, inventory, and food and beverage. Develops analysis of financial statements used for operations of hotels and restaurants. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 127

128 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HUMAN SERVICES Certificate of Achievement: Human Services-Gerontology Option *PENDING STATE APPROVAL The program in Human Services centers around the broad array of entry level skills and abilities effectively used in social service delivery systems. The Human Services Certificate of Achievement: Gerontology option provides specialized training for employment in business and agencies that provide services for the older adult population. Students will acquire a broad based theoretical and applied knowledge of human services focusing on the needs of older adults. As part of the program students will select electives related to the specific area of interest such as Elder Care, Chronic Disease and Elder Law. Units Required: 30 Human Services Core HS-080 Documentation in Human Services HS-100 Introduction to Human Services HS-103 Ethical Issues in Human Services. 3.0 HS-104 Multicultural Issues in Human Services HS-221 Casework Management in Human Services HS-290 Human Services Seminar HS 080 DOCUMENTATION IN HUMAN SERVICES Units: hours lecture Introduces documentation skills needed in the delivery of Human Services in various agency settings, including the rationale behind documentation, guidelines for effective and professional documentation, and its role in protecting client, worker, and agency. HS 085 UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Units: hours lecture Reviews the symptoms and treatment options associated with Alzheimer's disease, as well as identifies the complicated psychological, physiological, and biological nature of the disease. HS 088 ELDERCARE BASICS I Units: hours lecture Examines the issues and concerns associated with caring for the older adult in a private or public setting, including the need for eldercare. HS 089 ELDERCARE BASICS II Units: hours lecture Examines the legal, financial, housing, and insurance issues associated with providing care for the older adult. Gerontology Requirements COMS-235 Intergenerational Communication. 3.0 HS-286 Resources and Programs for Older Adults PSYCH-272 Adult Development and Aging SOCI-233 Sociological Issues of Life and Longevity Work Experience - Minimum of two Units CWE-188OCC Cooperative Work Experience Education Required Electives - Minimum of two Units GERO-006 Coping With Chronic Illness in Later Life GERO-007 Coping With Acute Illnesses in Later Life HS-085 Understanding Alzheimer's Disease HS-088 Eldercare Basics I HS-089 Eldercare Basics II PARLGL-201 Aging and the Law SOCI-208 Sociology of Death and Dying College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

129 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR HS 100 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of Human Services, including its history, approaches and methodologies utilized within various helping professions, and effective intervention strategies which emphasize a social work perspective. HS 103 ETHICAL ISSUES IN HUMAN SERVICES Presents the standards and guidelines governing the professional and ethical conduct of human service providers, including rights and liabilities associated with relationship boundaries, confidentiality issues, physical and emotional abuse, and counselor/client rights and responsibilities. HS 104 MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN HUMAN SERVICES Promotes understanding, affirmation, and respect for people from diverse backgrounds, including the insight, knowledge, and skills necessary to work with diverse populations in human services settings while addressing stereotypes, biases, and prejudices. HS 221 CASEWORK MANAGEMENT IN HUMAN SERVICES Prerequisite: HS-100. Introduces the basic principles and applications of casework management techniques and client interaction strategies used in human services, including intake, assessment, and management. INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE The Instructional Aide Certificate is designed in collaboration with local school districts and provides basic skills that support employment as a paraeducator in elementary and secondary schools. This certificate will address the recent changes in Federal Law, by partially meeting the unit requirements for the Title 1 mandate "No Child Left Behind Act," and facilitate careers in education. Certificate of Specialization: Instructional Aide Units Required: CIT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs CWE-188 Cooperative Work Experience Education EDUC-203 Introduction to Teaching in a Diverse Society PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology GENSTU-104 Tutoring Methods HS 286 RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS Introduces community resources and programs for older adults including strategies to locate and access these services. HS 290 HUMAN SERVICES SEMINAR Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisites: HS-080, HS-100, HS-103, HS-104, HS Provides the capstone course to the program by examining a social service setting using fieldwork methodology, with emphasis on the organizations and clients served and the interrelationship of client, provider, and organization. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 129

130 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES INTERD 010 CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY Units: hours lecture Provides students with the background needed to evaluate a career path in chemical, biological, and engineering technologies, including an overview of the chemical, biological, and engineering industries, how to access and understand labor market information, and individual career goal setting. INTERD 090 HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY Units: hours lecture Orients students to laboratory safety, reviews safety information found in the laboratory such as the Material Safety Data Sheet, and instructs students on safe behavior and practices in a laboratory. Offered pass/nopass only. INTERD 096 MESA RESEARCH DISCUSSIONS Units: hours lecture Explores the most recent research in the sciences and engineering disciplines including biology, chemistry, engineering (all fields), geology, mathematics, medicine, physics and astronomy. Recently published research articles will be studied with respect to the quality of the research, its relevance to the college curriculum and its potential impact on society. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. INTERIOR DESIGN Associate in Science Degree: Interior Design The Interior Design program's goals are to prepare graduates for employment in the current job market and/or fulfill transfer requirements to a four-year institution where courses fulfill the lower division requirements of a specific major or serve as electives. An important element of the program is to offer professional level curriculum that provides graduates with the ability to perform in a variety of occupations as industry demands change and economic conditions fluctuate. Additionally, the comprehensive curriculum follows CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) standards to meet the functional and aesthetic needs pertaining to clients and the interior environments. Students who complete this AS Degree will be eligible to sit for the CID examination upon graduation that may lead to becoming a Certified Interior Designer. Units Required: 40 ARCHT-160 AutoCAD for Architecture and Interior Design OR ARCHT-180 Codes and Zoning Regulations ID-101A Introduction to Interior Design ID-101B Introduction to Interior Design Lab ID-102 Applied Color for Designers ID-103 Perspective and Interior Illustration OR ID-104 Rapid Visualization and Illustration ID-110 Architectural Drafting I ID-113 Interior Design Materials and Specifications ID-114 Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival ID-115 Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern ID-190 Design II - Space Planning ID-207 Residential Design ID-217 Advanced Interior Design Studio I. 3.0 ID-295 Professional Practices for Interior Design College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

131 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR Plus three units from the following: ARCHT-160 AutoCAD for Architecture and Interior Design ARCHT-180 Codes and Zoning Regulations ID-100 Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields ID-103 Perspective and Interior Illustration ID-104 Rapid Visualization and Illustration ID-111 Kitchen and Bath Design ID-219 Interior Design Portfolio Certificate of Achievement: Interior Design The Interior Design program's goals are to prepare graduates for employment in the current job market and/or fulfill transfer requirements to a four-year institution where courses fulfill the lower division requirements of a specific major or serve as electives. An important element of the program is to offer professional level curriculum that provides graduates with the ability to perform in a variety of occupations as industry demands change and economic conditions fluctuate. Additionally, the comprehensive curriculum follows FIDER standards to meet the functional and aesthetic needs pertaining to clients and the interior environments. Units Required: 34 ID-101A Introduction to Interior Design ID-101B Introduction to Interior Design Lab ID-102 Applied Color for Designers ID-103 Perspective and Interior Illustration OR ID-104 Rapid Visualization and Illustration ID-110 Architectural Drafting I ID-113 Interior Design Materials and Specifications ID-114 Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival ID-115 Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern ID-207 Residential Design ID-217 Advanced Interior Design Studio I. 3.0 ID-295 Professional Practices for Interior Design Plus three units from the following: ID-091 Art and Accessories in Interior Design ID-100 Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields ID-111 Kitchen and Bath Design ID-219 Interior Design Portfolio Certificate of Achievement: Interior Decorating - Merchandising This certificate prepares students to become interior decorators whose primary industry employment will be in retail furniture sales. Units Required: 21 ID-091 Art and Accessories in Interior Design ID-100 Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields ID-101A Introduction to Interior Design ID-101B Introduction to Interior Design Lab. 1.0 ID-102 Applied Color for Designers ID-113 Interior Design Materials and Specifications ID-114 Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival ID-115 Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern ID-103 ID-104 ID-295 Plus three units from the following: Perspective and Interior Illustration Rapid Visualization and Illustration Professional Practices for Interior Design Recommended electives: ID-110 Architectural Drafting I Certificate of Specialization: Interior Design - Set Decorator for TV and Film A certificate designed to prepare students for internships and employment opportunities as production assistants in TV, and film. Students may be able to obtain the following positions upon completion of certificate program: prop house worker, prop house consultant, set dresser, assistant set dresser, on-set dresser, lead of set decoration department, swing gang worker, and set decorator for small non-union production. Students will obtain the following skills and knowledge: color application, identification of period history, the application of principles and elements of design, the ability to obtain trade resources, and stagecraft skills. Units Required: 16 ID-091 Art and Accessories in Interior Design ID-101A Introduction to Interior Design ID-101B Introduction to Interior Design Lab. 1.0 ID-102 Applied Color for Designers ID-105 Introduction to Production Design. 3.0 ID-106 Trade Resources for TV, Film, and Theatre ID-114 Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 131

132 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ID-115 OR Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern Certificate of Specialization: Interior Design - Home Staging Certificate of Specialization in staging homes to appeal to reentry students, special population students, interior decorators, interior designers, set decorators, and real estate agents. Units Required: 11.5 ID-091 Art and Accessories in Interior Design ID-093 Home Staging and Applications ID-101A Introduction to Interior Design ID-102 Applied Color for Designers ID-114 Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival OR ID-115 Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern ID 091 ART AND ACCESSORIES IN INTERI- OR DESIGN Units: hours lecture Covers the use and application of fine collectibles, art, serigraphs, lithographs, posters, framing methods, portable light fixtures, linens, and tableware in interior design. Field trips may be included. ID 092 MERCHANDISING FOR INTERIOR DESIGN Units: hours lecture Introduces retailing concepts and strategies used by merchandisers, including sales transactions, customer service, store operations, store policies, advertising and display. Field trips may be included. ID 093 HOME STAGING AND APPLICATIONS Units: hours lecture, hours lab Introduces home staging for marketability, including home staging applications using free vendor online tools. Field trips may be required. Students who have earned credit for ID 094 & 095 cannot receive credit for this course. Offered pass/no-pass only. ID 094 HOME STAGING Units: hours lecture Stage homes for marketability by selecting color, theme, scale, furniture and accessories that appeal to a broad base of consumers. Field trips may be required. Offered pass/no-pass only. ID 095 HOME STAGING APPLICATIONS Units: hours lab Prerequisite: ID-094. Introduces home staging applications using free vendor online tools to produce 2-D scaled drawings, furniture layouts, and pencil layouts to demonstrate home staging solutions in plan view and elevation. Offered pass/nopass only. ID 096L INTERIOR DESIGN LAB Units: hours lab A lab for the interior design student. Offered pass/nopass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. ID 097 SPECIAL TOPICS: INTERIOR DESIGN Units: hours lecture, hours lab An exploration of various topics, techniques and/or subjects related to interior design. Topics to be announced per semester. See current schedule of classes for specific course description. (Formerly ID-098) Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. ID 100 CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RELATED FIELDS Units: CSU hours lecture Surveys careers in architecture, interior design and related fields. Introduces degree requirements, transfer institutions, income, and employment opportunities. Field trips may be required. (Same as ARCHT-100) ID 101A INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN Introduces the principles and elements of interior design based on function and aesthetics. Field trips may be required. Students who have earned credit for ID-101 cannot earn credit for this course. ID 101B INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN LAB Units: CSU hours lab Co-requisite: ID-101A. Lab component of ID-101A. Students who have earned credit for ID-101 cannot receive credit for this course. ID 102 APPLIED COLOR FOR DESIGNERS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Focuses on color concepts through two- and threedimensional design problems and theory and application of color in design and digital media. Hands-on experience with the elements of color as they change backgrounds and environments by applying pigmented and/or digital color. Concentrates on color systems and psychology, and appropriate color choices for various projects. Field trips may be required. 132 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

133 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR ID 103 PERSPECTIVE AND INTERIOR ILLUSTRATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the basic black and white interior graphic communication techniques focusing on one and twopoint perspective sketch techniques, graphic charts, material representation, plan and elevation graphics; emphasis on composition, shade, shadow, lighting, and texture. May Be Taken 2 Times. ID 104 RAPID VISUALIZATION AND ILLUSTRATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: ID-103. Introduces techniques for freehand drawing and illustration necessary for visual communication and presentation. Rapid sketching techniques in addition to perceptual skills and an understanding of line, tone, proportion, composition, and rendering will be included. Illustration techniques include projects in pencil, pen, shading, marker and/or water color. ID 105 INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION DESIGN Examines the process of production design in TV, film and theatre, including the design process of the production designer, art director, set decorator, set designer, scenic designer, and prop master. Educational and professional qualifications for entry into the TV, film, and theatre industries are reviewed. Field trip may be required. ID 106 TRADE RESOURCES FOR TV, FILM, AND THEATRE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Explores of trade resources for set decorators working in TV, film, and theatre. ID 110 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides the student with information concerning current practices in architectural drafting and construction technology sufficient for the student to produce a set of working drawings for a small single family residence. Drafting techniques will emphasize clarity, line weight expression and accuracy. (Formerly ID-163 and DRFT- 163). Same as ARCHT-110. ID 111 KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Analysis and application of the design process to space planning, materials and finish choices, codes application, and selection of specialized equipment unique to the planning of kitchens and baths. Field trips may be required. Students who have earned credit for ID 108 and 109 cannot receive credit for this course. ID 113 INTERIOR DESIGN MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATIONS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ID-101A & ID-101B. Introduces the selection, specifications, and computations for interior design materials, products and textiles for residential and commercial design. Field trips may be required. ID 114 ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS HISTORY: ANTIQUITY - CLASSICAL REVIVAL Traces the development of styles in the decorative arts, architecture, and interior furnishings in the period from Antiquity to Classical Revival. Emphasis is placed on style development as it relates to social, economic, and political influences. Field trips may be required. ID 115 ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS HISTORY: CLASSICAL REVIVAL - POST MODERN Traces the development of styles in the decorative arts, architecture and interior furnishings in the period from Classical Revival to Post Modern. Emphasis is placed on style development as it relates to social, economic and political influences. ID 190 DESIGN II - SPACE PLANNING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ID-110 or ARCHT-110 Recommended Preparation: ARCHT-120 and ID-103 Includes the design process, methods, and presentations of interior commercial spaces. Schematic planning, code application, and human dimensions are related to anthropometrics and proxemics and the use of space for special populations will be applied to student projects. (Formerly ID-212). Same as ARCHT-190. ID 207 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisites: ID-101 and ID-110. Addresses space planning, programming, living space, kitchens, baths, and support spaces explored through creative expression related to theme design and lighting application. Includes critiques and design presentations. ID 217 ADVANCED INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisites: ID-103 or ID-104, ID-114 or ID-115, ID- 113 and ID-207. Examines creative design solutions for residential environments, including new construction and/or remodeling for diverse clients and budgets. Field trips may be required. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 133

134 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ID 219 INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Presents the process of preparing a professional interior design portfolio including an appropriate selection of work, concept improvement and methods of presentation. May Be Taken 2 Times. ID 295 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES FOR INTERIOR DESIGN Presents basic principles, procedures, and office systems necessary to professionally organize and carry through a creative interior design project from the original client contract to final billing and collecting. Field trips may be required. KINESIOLOGY PHYSICAL EDUCATION Note: UC limits transfer credits for KPEA or Dance activity classes to a combined total of four units maximum. (See Dance for restricted courses) Although COC allows each KPEA class to be repeated three times starting in 2008, only four units of the same activity may be taken. For example, students may only take a total of four units from all levels of tennis (beginning, intermediate, advanced). Associate in Science Degree: Athletic Training The Athletic Training program/degree prepares the student for appropriate procedures in the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This program is designed to transfer students to a four-year institution where they can continue their education to fulfill professional requirements such as ones governed by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA); students with these skills and knowledge will be able to transfer to California State University, Northridge. ITALIAN (See Modern Languages) Units Required: 29 HLHSCI-100 Health Education HLHSCI-150 Nutrition KPET-120 Emergency Procedures KPET-201 Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning KPET-210 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries KPET-210L Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Lab KPET-212 Athletic Training Clinical Experience KPET-213 Practicum in Athletic Training Plus eight units from the following: JOURNALISM (See Media Entertainment Arts) BIOSCI-201 BIOSCI-202 BIOSCI-204 BIOSCI-205 Introduction to Human Anatomy Introduction to Human Physiology OR Human Anatomy and Physiology I Human Anatomy and Physiology II College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

135 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR BIOSCI-250 OR Human Anatomy and Physiology Associate in Arts Degree: Physical Education-Kinesiology The Physical Education-Kinesiology program offers a diverse curriculum which includes theory courses in Physical Education-Kinesiology, health education, and athletic training/sports medicine. A wide variety of movement courses are offered for the development of physical activity skills, knowledge, and fitness necessary for lifetime wellness in the areas of group exercise, aquatics, team sports, and recreation. Traditionally strong Intercollegiate athletic programs offer performancebased students opportunities for competition. The Physical Education-Kinesiology department offers an associate degree in Physical Education-Kinesiology as well as an associate degree in Athletic Training. With a growing emphasis on physical fitness and life-long recreational activities in our society, the demand for courses in the Physical Education-Kinesiology Department is expected to increase. *KPEA, activity courses, may be repeated and used towards the three unit activity requirement. Units Required: 23 KPET-200 Introduction to Kinesiology KPET-201 Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning KPET-210 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries HLHSCI-100 Health Education OR HLHSCI-150 Nutrition BIOSCI-201 BIOSCI-202 BIOSCI-204 BIOSCI-205 BIOSCI-250 Plus eight units from the following: Introduction to Human Anatomy Introduction to Human Physiology OR Human Anatomy and Physiology I Human Anatomy and Physiology II OR Human Anatomy and Physiology Plus three units from the following (courses may be repeated): KPEA-100 Physical Fitness Lab KPEA-101A Beginning Weight Training KPEA-101B Advanced Weight Training KPEA-102 Running for Fitness KPEA-103 Cardio Cross-Training KPEA-104 Spin Cycling Fitness KPEA-105 Step Aerobics KPEA-106 Bowling KPEA-107 Stretching for Flexibility and Relaxation KPEA-108A Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do KPEA-108 Budoshin Ju-Jitsu KPEA-109 Surfing KPEA-110 Mountain Biking KPEA-111 Ice Skating KPEA-112 Sailing KPEA-113 Aqua Aerobics KPEA-115 Deep-Water Running and Conditioning KPEA-118A Beginning Ice Hockey KPEA-118B Intermediate Ice Hockey KPEA-118C Advanced Ice Hockey KPEA-119 Backpacking and Wilderness Survival KPEA-120 Rock Climbing KPEA-121 Table Tennis KPEA-122 Ultimate Frisbee KPEA-125 Walking for Fitness KPEA-140 Red Cross Lifeguard Training KPEA-141 Water Safety Instructor KPEA-150 Basketball KPEA-165A Beginning Golf KPEA-165B Intermediate Golf KPEA-165C Advanced Golf KPEA-170A Beginning Soccer KPEA-170B Intermediate Soccer KPEA-171 Badminton KPEA-175A Beginning Softball KPEA-175B Intermediate Softball KPEA-180A Beginning Swimming KPEA-180B Intermediate Swimming KPEA-180C Advanced Swimming KPEA-185A Beginning Tennis KPEA-185B Intermediate Tennis KPEA-195A Beginning Volleyball KPEA-195B Intermediate Volleyball KPEA-195C Advanced Volleyball KPEA-196 Beach Volleyball KPEA-200 Song and Yell Leaders KPEA-245 Off-Season Baseball Training KPEA-260 Off-Season Football Training KPEA-270 Off-Season Soccer Training KPEA-275 Off-Season Softball Training KPEA-280 Off-Season Swimming Training KPEA-290 Off-Season Track and Field Training KPEA-295 Off-Season Volleyball Training Recommended Electives: KPET-120 Emergency Procedures College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 135

136 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Certificate of Specialization: Personal Training This certificate will help prepare those who are interested in entering the private training industry. This set of courses will assure that students will have a solid background in Kinesiology, resistance training program design, exercise techniques, and an array of conditioning techniques. Units Required: 10 KPEA-101B Advanced Weight Training KPET-200 Introduction to Kinesiology KPET-201 Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning KPET-205 Personal Trainer Certification Preparation Plus one unit from the following: KPEA-103 Cardio Cross-Training Recommended electives: HLHSCI-150 Nutrition BIOSCI-201 Introduction to Human Anatomy BIOSCI-202 Introduction to Human Physiology. 4.0 BIOSCI-204 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOSCI-205 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIOSCI-250 Human Anatomy and Physiology KINESIOLOGY - ACTIVITY (KPEA) Note: UC limits transferable credits for KPEA or Dance activity classes to a combined total of four units maximum. (See Dance for restricted courses) COC allows each KPEA class to be repeated three times. Starting in 2008, only four enrollments of the same activity may be taken. For example, students may only take a total of four enrollments from all levels of tennis (beginning, intermediate, advanced). KPEA 100 PHYSICAL FITNESS LAB Units: UC:CSU hours lab A laboratory physical fitness course designed to develop and encourage positive attitudes and habits in a personalized exercise program. Designed to work the five health-related components of fitness. Offered pass/nopass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 101A BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Beginning level instruction in weight training emphasizing lifting and training techniques, basic nutrition, and wellness concepts. (Formerly PHYSED-151). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 101B ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Recommended Preparation: KPEA-101A, KPEI-152, KPEI-153 or equivalent physical preparation. Advanced methods of physical conditioning and fitness program design, including principles of explosive training like Olympic lifts, plyometrics, balance training, speed development and functional flexibility training. (Formerly PHYSED-153). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 102 RUNNING FOR FITNESS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Principles and theories of aerobic and cardiovascular training. Strength, flexibility, and jogging/running programs will be emphasized. (Formerly PHYSED-102). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 103 CARDIO CROSS-TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab A group exercise class focusing on improvement of cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Various training methods such as step aerobics, kick boxing, plyometrics, muscle sculpting, and core training are included. Proper form, exercise technique, and safety are addressed for all training modes. Basic anatomy and physiology of human conditioning will also be discussed. (Formerly PHYSED-125). May Be Taken 3 Times. KPEA 104 SPIN CYCLING FITNESS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Group cardiovascular conditioning utilizing stationary cycles. Emphasis is placed on proper cycling technique and safety while students are guided through a training ride encountering various cycling modes (hills, sprints, etc.). Participants will utilize basic principles of exercise physiology, nutrition, and wellness to improve fitness levels and cycling ability. (Formerly PHYSED-128). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 105 STEP AEROBICS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Group cardiovascular conditioning utilizing a step platform. Emphasis is placed on proper technique and safety while students exercise to music. Participants will utilize basic principles of exercise physiology, nutrition, and wellness to improve their level of fitness. (Formerly PHYSED-145). May Be Taken 4 Times. 136 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

137 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR KPEA 106 BOWLING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Covers fundamental techniques of bowling, scoring, rules, and etiquette. Practice and class competition are provided to enhance skill development and strategy. (Formerly PHYSED-127). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 107 STRETCHING FOR FLEXIBILITY AND RELAXATION Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces stretching exercises that enhance flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation; styles may include yoga, Pilates and others. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 108 BUDOSHIN JU-JITSU Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the basic elements of Budoshin Ju-Jitsu including basic releases, block throw, takedown, and falling techniques. Also covers self-defense theory, philosophical aspects and terminology of the traditional martial art. (Formerly PHYSED-123). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 108A JUN FAN JEET KUNE DO Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the basic elements of Bruce Lee s martial art; Jeet Kune Do, including the philosophy, history, and beginning techniques: five ways of attack, body balances, stances, hand forms, Wing Chun, and striking. Mastery of proper technique will be emphasized. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 109 SURFING Units: UC:CSU hours lab, hours lecture Introduces the sport of surfing with lecture and practice in surf techniques. Emphasis on history, equipment, dangers, conditions, and techniques. Students must be able to swim 100 yards to take class. Field trips required. (Formerly PHYSED-135). KPEA 110 MOUNTAIN BIKING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the fundamentals of mountain bike riding styles, techniques, and skills. (Formerly PHYSED-143). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 111 ICE SKATING Units: CSU hours lab Introduces the fundamentals of ice skating, including the history of ice skating and related skating techniques, drills, and exercises. (Formerly PHYSED-144). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 112 SAILING Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the theory and skills associated with sailing small sailboats. This class features both lecture and onthe-water practical experience. At the end of the class students will be able to identify proper sail trim for various points of sail, safety procedures, rules of navigation and steering, and wind direction. Students will be expected to master rigging, coming about, gybing, and docking. Students should be in good health, able to tread water (without a lifejacket and with clothes and shoes on) for ten minutes. Students should have sufficient upper body strength to lift 15 pounds above their head, and pull themselves into a boat, with 24 inches of freeboard, from the water. (Formerly PHYSED-148). May Be Taken 2 Times. KPEA 113 AQUA AEROBICS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Aquatic aerobic exercises for swimmers and non-swimmers designed specifically to improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility through the mode of free dynamic movement in the water. The water provides resistance and buoyancy that promotes a workout virtually free of orthopedic stress. (Formerly PHYSED-120). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 115 DEEP-WATER RUNNING AND CONDITIONING Units: UC:CSU hours lab An exercise program incorporating various practices while running in deep water. This class is well suited for those unable to run because of chronic injuries to the lower extremities or in rehabilitation from injury. (Formerly PHYSED-121). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 118A BEGINNING ICE HOCKEY Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces beginning ice hockey skills, emphasizing power skating and stick handling. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 118B INTERMEDIATE ICE HOCKEY Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces intermediate ice hockey skills and strategies, emphasizing passing, and shooting. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 118C ADVANCED ICE HOCKEY Units: UC:CSU hours lab Develops advanced ice hockey skills including offensive and defensive systems in competitive games. May Be Taken 4 Times. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 137

138 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS KPEA 119 BACKPACKING AND WILDER- NESS SURVIVAL Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides basic backpacking and wilderness survival knowledge and skills such as first aid, equipment, orienteering, fire building, shelter, food, fishing, plants and animals, and current trends. Field trips may be required. UC credit limitation. KPEA 120 ROCK CLIMBING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the aspects of mountain rock climbing, including the use of rope systems and gear, knots, belaying techniques, call signals, climbing techniques, footwork, flexibility, and rappelling. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 121 TABLE TENNIS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Provides students with the rules, scoring, techniques, and strategies of table tennis. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 122 ULTIMATE FRISBEE Units: UC:CSU hours lab Presents throwing, catching, and passing skills of ultimate frisbee and their application to team play. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 125 WALKING FOR FITNESS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Focuses on improving cardio-respiratory endurance through a safe and effective walking exercise program. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 140 RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: Red Cross Requirements: Students must be at least 15 years old by the date of the last class meeting and be able perform the following: Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick, rhythmic breathing can be performed either by breathing to the side or front; 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, kick and glide sequence; 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Provides Red Cross Lifeguard training to lifeguard candidates and lifeguards with the skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of an aquatic facility safe in and around the water. Upon successful completion of the class students receive Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. (Formerly PHYSED-118). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 141 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of the course, successfully complete Fundamentals of Instructor Training, and demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills: 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke, 15 yards of butterfly, float or scull on back for one minute in deep water, and tread water for one minute. Provides Red Cross Water Safety instructor training to instructor candidates. Upon successful completion students will become qualified to teach American Red Cross basic-level classes including Learn to Swim Levels 1-6; Parent and Child Aquatics; and Water Safety Outreach (Basic Water Rescue, water safety presentations and Longfellow's WHALE Tales). (Formerly PHYSED-119). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 150 BASKETBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Covers the basic fundamentals of basketball. (Formerly PHYSED-149). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 165A BEGINNING GOLF Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the fundamentals of golf including stance, grip, swing, putting, rules of golf, and overall gamesmanship. (Formerly PHYSED-129) KPEA 165B INTERMEDIATE GOLF Units: UC:CSU hours lab Recommended Preparation: KPEA-165A. Develops intermediate level golf skills with further emphasis on fundamentals and the developing of techniques for playing long irons and wood play. (Formerly PHYSED-166). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 165C ADVANCED GOLF Units: UC:CSU hours lab Recommended preparation: KPEA-165B. Develops advanced skills including course management, match and stroke play strategies, club selection, and long iron play. (Formerly PHYSED-177). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 170A BEGINNING SOCCER Units: UC:CSU hours lab Instruction and practice in the techniques of the sport of soccer for the beginning level player, with emphasis on recreation play, strategy and rules. (Formerly PHYSED- 133). May Be Taken 4 Times. 138 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

139 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR KPEA 170B INTERMEDIATE SOCCER Units: UC:CSU hours lab Develops intermediate level soccer skills training with emphasis on intermediate/advanced play, strategy and rules. (Formerly PHYSED-165). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 171 BADMINTON Units: UC:CSU hours lab Designed for the beginning and intermediate player. Basic skills will be developed and refined. Strategy, rules, etiquette and match tactics will be reviewed. Singles, doubles, and mixed doubles matches will be played. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 175A BEGINNING SOFTBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the fundamentals of softball, including the rules and mechanics of throwing, hitting, and catching, and overall gamesmanship. (Formerly PHYSED-134). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 175B INTERMEDIATE SOFTBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Designed to enable students to become proficient in the intermediate skills of softball with emphasis on play and strategy. Progressive instruction includes hitting, fielding, throwing and catching, including weight training and conditioning. A lead up class for intercollegiate softball. (Formerly PHYSED-170). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 180A BEGINNING SWIMMING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces beginning swimming skills, emphasizing water safety. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 180B INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Develops intermediate swim skills, emphasizing the four competitive swim strokes. Speed and endurance swimming will be emphasized in a training environment. (Formerly PHYSED-167). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 180C ADVANCED SWIMMING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Advanced swim skills developed with emphasis on the five competitive swim strokes. Advanced speed and endurance training will be emphasized in a training environment. (Formerly PHYSED-178). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 185A BEGINNING TENNIS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the rules and fundamentals of tennis, including scoring, doubles play, the grip, ground strokes and serve for the beginner. (Formerly PHYSED-130). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 185B INTERMEDIATE TENNIS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Develops intermediate tennis skills with emphasis on play and strategy. (Formerly PHYSED-168). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 185C ADVANCED TENNIS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Designed to enable students to become proficient in the advanced skills of tennis. Progressive instruction includes attacking ground strokes, quick volleys, offensive overheads, serves, service returns and power ground strokes. UC credit limitation. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 195A BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the fundamentals of volleyball, including rules, serving, passing, setting, attaching, digging, and overall gamesmanship. (Formerly PHYSED-138). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 195B INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Fundamentals of volleyball skills are refined and more intermediate skills are taught: jump-serving, the quick attack, 6-2 and 5-1 offensive systems, and perimeter and rotational defensive systems. (Formerly PHYSED- 169). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 195C ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Recommended Preparation: KPEA-195B. Advanced skills taught to include the quick attack, jump serving, and strategies associated with the game of volleyball at an advanced/ competitive level. (Formerly PHYSED-180). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 196 BEACH VOLLEYBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Provides indoor volleyball players with an opportunity to develop their skills on sand, emphasizing four-person and doubles competitive formats. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 200 SONG AND YELL LEADERS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Designed for spirit squad members, as well as others interested in cheer, dance, gymnastics, and stunting. Extensive choreography in all areas of dance, hip-hop, jazz, and pom. Cheers will consist of straight arm movements as well as stunting and proper spotting techniques. (Formerly PHYSED-181). May Be Taken 4 Times. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 139

140 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS KPEA 245 OFF-SEASON BASEBALL TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Refines baseball fundamentals, skills and concepts as they relate to intercollegiate baseball participation. (Formerly PHYSED-160). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 260 OFF-SEASON FOOTBALL TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Refines football fundamentals, skills and concepts as they relate to intercollegiate football participation. (Formerly PHYSED-162). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 270 OFF-SEASON SOCCER TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Provides off-season training in the sport of soccer. Appropriate for members of the intercollegiate soccer team and individuals interested in soccer training at an advanced competitive level. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 275 OFF-SEASON SOFTBALL TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Provides off-season training in the sport of softball. Appropriate for members of the intercollegiate softball team and individuals interested in softball training at an advanced level. May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 280 OFF-SEASON SWIMMING TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Covers the four basic swim strokes including starts and turns. No prior competitive swim experience is necessary. (Formerly PHYSED-179). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 290 OFF-SEASON TRACK AND FIELD TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduction to intermediate techniques and strategies of all track and field events. Topics include methods of training, conditioning, proper technique, and competitive tactics of track and field. (Formerly PHYSED-163). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEA 295 OFF-SEASON VOLLEYBALL TRAINING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Provides off-season training in the sport of volleyball. Appropriate for members of the intercollegiate volleyball team and individuals interested in volleyball training at an advanced level. May Be Taken 4 Times. KINESIOLOGY - INTERCOLLEGIATE (KPEI) KPEI 152 CONDITIONING FOR INTERCOL- LEGIATE SPORTS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Specific physical fitness related to in-season intercollegiate athletic participation. An understanding of and participation in advanced exercise programs contributing to the advancement of athletic performance. Emphasis is placed on individual and group activities that contribute to specific sport advancement. (Formerly PHYSED- 152A). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 153 OFF-SEASON CONDITIONING FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Specific physical fitness related to off-season intercollegiate athletic participation. An understanding of and participation in advanced exercise programs contributing to the advancement of athletic performance. Emphasis is placed on individual and group activities that contribute to specific sport advancement. (Formerly PHYSED- 152B). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 245 INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Intercollegiate competition in the sport of baseball (for men). Students must meet California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the California Commission on Athletics. (Formerly PHYSED-255). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 250A INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL I Units: UC:CSU hours lab Fall intercollegiate basketball competition. Students must meet California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the California Commission on Athletics. Includes a pre-season game schedule with both home and road competition. (Formerly PHYSED- 252A). May Be Taken 3 Times. KPEI 250B INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL II Units: UC:CSU hours lab Spring intercollegiate basketball competition. Student must meet California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the California Commission on Athletics. Includes a pre-season game schedule with both home and road competition. May Be Taken 3 Times. 140 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

141 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR KPEI 255 INTERCOLLEGIATE CROSS-COUNTRY Units: UC:CSU hours lab Intercollegiate competition and preparation in crosscountry at the community college level. Emphasis is placed on training methods, conditioning, proper techniques, and competition tactics of cross-country racing. (Formerly PHYSED-251). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 260 INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOTBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Intercollegiate competition in the sport of football. Students must meet the California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the California Commission on Athletics. (Formerly PHYSED-250). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 265 INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prepares the student for intercollegiate competition in the sport of golf. Students must meet California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the California Commission on Athletics. (Formerly PHYSED-256). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 270 INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prepares the individual for intercollegiate competition in the sport of soccer. Students must meet California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the California Commission on Athletics. (Formerly PHYSED-253). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 275 INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Intercollegiate competition in the sport of softball (for women). Students must meet California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the CCJCA Commission on Athletics and the Western State Conference. (Formerly PHYSED-258). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 280 INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING Units: UC:CSU hours lab Intercollegiate swim competition for men and women. Students must meet California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the Commission on Athletics. Includes home and away meets in the Western State Conference and post-season competition. (Formerly PHYSED-259). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 285 INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Intercollegiate tennis competition for men and women. Students must meet California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the California Commission on Athletics. UC credit limitation. May Be Taken 3 Times. KPEI 290 INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK AND FIELD Units: UC:CSU hours lab Intercollegiate competition and preparation in track and field at the community college level. Emphasis is placed on training methods, conditioning, proper techniques, and competition tactics of track and field events. (Formerly PHYSED-254). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPEI 295 INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL Units: UC:CSU hours lab Intercollegiate competition in the sport of volleyball. Students must meet the California Community College eligibility requirements as established by the California Commission on Athletics. (Formerly PHYSED-257). May Be Taken 4 Times. KINESIOLOGY - THEORY (KPET) Note: UC limits transferable credits for KPET classes to 8 units maximum. KPET 104 THEORY AND ANALYSIS OF FOOTBALL Presents advanced football fundamentals, theory and philosophy of offensive and defensive strategy. Principles of the kicking game of football, coaching organization and implementation. Does not satisfy the Physical Education activity requirement for the associate degree. (Formerly PHYSED-104) May Be Taken 4 Times. KPET 107 THEORY AND ANALYSIS OF BASKETBALL Presents the history, rules, styles, game strategy, and current developments of basketball while preparing teams for games and practices, and anticipated innovations for the future. Does not meet PE activity requirement. UC credit limitations. KPET 108 THEORY AND ANALYSIS OF SOCCER Emphasizes on history, rules, styles, game strategy, current developments, preparations of teams for games and weekly practice schedules, and anticipated innovations for the future. Does not meet PE activity requirement. UC credit limitations.(formerly PHYSED-108). College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 141

142 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS KPET 120 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces procedures to maintain health in emergency first aid situations. Successful course completion qualifies a student for the American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation cards. Does not satisfy the Physical Education requirement for the associate degree. (Formerly PHYSED-109) KPET 200 INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY Introduces the field of kinesiology as a profession and an academic discipline. Focuses on the following subdisciplines: exercise physiology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, motor control and learning, sports medicine/athletic training, rehabilitative medicine, teaching and coaching, and sports psychology. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity requirement for the associate degree. UC credit limitation: KPET-200 and 201 combined, maximum credit one course. (Formerly PHYSED-101) KPET 201 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CONDITIONING Fitness and conditioning concepts and their relationship to the human body. Focus is on physiological principles and the conditioning process. This course does not satisfy the physical education activity requirement for the associate degree. UC credit limitation: KPET-200 and 201 combined, maximum credit one course. (Formerly PHYSED-102) KPET 204 SPORTS IN THE UNITED STATES Examines sports in the United States, and how various ethnic and minority groups have influenced participation at the local, state and national levels. Influences of other cultures outside of the United States will be reviewed and analyzed. A review of sports as a profession, as athletes and coaches, and history for both the national and international perspective will be conducted with communication and media influences also examined. KPET 205 PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFI- CATION PREPARATION Units: CSU hours lecture Preparation for taking the CPT, Certified Personal Trainer, exam through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA. Covers methods of client assessment, measurement, and evaluation. Highlights include resistance training program design, nutrition, body composition, and cardio-respiratory fitness. Does not satisfy the Physical Education requirement for the associate degree. (Formerly PHYSED-105). KPET 209 AMERICAN SPORTS IN FILM Examines American sports history, the portrayal of sport, and the contributions made by members representing various gender, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds as depicted through sports related films. KPET 210 PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES Introduces the field of athletic training, including the role of the athletic trainer in relation to the physician, coach, and athlete, while emphasizing the prevention, recognition, and treatment of common sports injuries. Does not satisfy the Physical Education requirement for the associate degree. (Formerly PHYSED-110) KPET 210L PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES LAB Units: UC:CSU hours lab Covers principles and techniques for application of protective taping, padding, wrapping, and bracing with an emphasis on the prevention of sport and exercise injuries. Does not meet the Physical Education activity requirement for the associate degree. (Formerly PHYSED-110L) KPET 212 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides clinical experience for students interested in sports related injury care and prevention. Includes prevention, recognition, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Does not meet the Physical Education activity requirement for the associate degree. (Formerly PHYSED-112). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPET 213 PRACTICUM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: KPET-212. Provides exposure to immediate recognition and treatment of sports injuries unique to fall sports with an emphasis on rehabilitation and taping techniques to enable athletes to return to competition. Does not meet the Physical Education activity requirement for the associate degree. (Formerly PHYSED-113). May Be Taken 4 Times. KPET 217 SPORTS MANAGEMENT Introduces organization, management, planning, staffing, directing, and controlling a sports program, including such areas as budget, facilities, scheduling, officials, transportation, public relations, parent and booster clubs, purchase and care of athletic equipment, fundraising and marketing. 142 Santa Clarita Community College District

143 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR LANDSCAPE The Landscape program includes two options: 1) Landscape Management, 2) Landscape Maintenance. The curriculum provides a comprehensive look at the aspects of plant use in the landscape. People working in the landscape industry derive job satisfaction from enhancing the function and beauty of the environment while being physically active outdoors or helping support that activity. Landscape work involves construction and planting projects, irrigation system design and water management, and specialty fields such as turf management, tree care and maintenance. Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Landscape Maintenance The Landscape Maintenance option provides students with the skills and knowledge for employment in the areas of landscape and park maintenance and repair. The content areas include planting and maintaining ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns, and applying fertilizers or pesticides. Units Required: 26 BUS-111 Human Relations in the Workplace HORT-080 Water Management HORT-101 Introduction to Horticulture HORT-107 Landscape Irrigation and Drainage HORT-108 Plant Materials: Summer/Fall HORT-109 Plant Materials: Winter/Spring HORT-112 Landscape Maintenance HORT-115 Turf Management HORT-116 Arboriculture CWE-188HORT Plus one unit from the following: Cooperative Work Experience Education Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Landscape Management The Landscape Management option provides an introductory base of plant knowledge and landscape skills, preparing students for entering a variety of jobs with the preparation for rapid advancement within their chosen occupations. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and most courses incorporate lab activities that apply knowledge and skills in realistic settings. Units Required: 32 HORT-080 Water Management HORT-101 Introduction to Horticulture HORT-103 Soil Science and Management HORT-104 Plant Pest Control HORT-105 Plant Pest Control HORT-107 Landscape Irrigation and Drainage HORT-108 Plant Materials: Summer/Fall HORT-109 Plant Materials: Winter/Spring HORT-114 Landscape Construction BUS-111 Human Relations in the Workplace CONST-102 Construction Management Principles CWE-188HORT Plus one unit from the following: Cooperative Work Experience Education HORT 080 WATER MANAGEMENT Units: hours lecture Introduces and explores the physical, qualitative, quantitative and economic aspect of water use in Southern California. Topics include basic water quality, sources of water, water rate structures and how to efficiently manage water use. Includes an overview of how water management affects all Californians and of career opportunities. HORT 101 INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE Introduces and explores the biology and economics of growing and care of plants. Topics include basic botany and plant identification, cultural practices, pest management, and factors for favorable plant growth. Includes an overview of the horticulture industry and career opportunities. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 143

144 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HORT 103 SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, hours lab Recommended Preparation: HORT-101 Introduces soil science and management of soils in landscapes. Soil biology, physics and chemistry are integrated with geological concepts. Includes evaluating soil problems that may exist in the field or landscape and determining problem-solving applications that apply to Southern California soils. HORT 104 PLANT PEST CONTROL, hours lab Introduces the common pests and diseases associated with ornamental plants in Southern California, including weeds, invertebrate pests, and plant diseases. Includes pest problem diagnosis and solutions based upon an integration of approved pest management techniques and practices. HORT 105 PLANT PEST CONTROL Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Fundamentals and implementation of landscape design. Includes principles of design, the design process, drafting, graphics, site evaluation, landscaping materials, and plant usage. Projects emphasize residential and small commercial sites. HORT 107 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces all phases of residential and commercial landscape irrigation including designing, installing, maintaining, and trouble-shooting and irrigation system. Includes the components of sprinkler systems, drip irrigation systems, components of drainage and installation of landscape drainage systems. HORT 108 PLANT MATERIALS: SUMMER/FALL Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Surveys the growth habits, culture and ornamental use of landscape and indoor plants adapted to California climates. Introduces plant taxonomic system and botanical nomenclature. Emphasizes plants listed in the current California Association of Nurserymen (CAN) and Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ACLA) Certification Tests Plant Lists. Focuses on those plants best observed and studied in the summer and fall. HORT 109 PLANT MATERIALS: WINTER/SPRING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Surveys the identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of landscape and indoor plants adapted to California climates. Emphasizes plants listed in the current California Association of Nurserymen (CAN) and Association of Landscape Contractors of American (ALCA) Certification Tests Plant Lists. Presents plants best observed and studied in the winter/spring of the year through field lectures on the COC grounds and other locations. HORT 112 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prepares students to evaluate and improve the function and aesthetic value of public and private landscapes by applying appropriate maintenance techniques. Topics include planting, pruning, watering, soil fertility, pest management, weed control, proper use and care of hand tools, and landscape maintenance business practices. HORT 114 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prepares the student with the skills required to implement typical landscape hardscape features used in the landscape industry. HORT 115 TURF MANAGEMENT Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Covers the identification, cultivation, and management of turf grasses used in parks, residences, and landscapes. Topics include soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, irrigation methods, thatch control, aeration, and insect and disease problems and their controls. HORT 116 ARBORICULTURE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Covers the care and management of ornamental trees. Practice in the cultural requirements of seedlings to mature trees including fertilization, irrigation, and integrated pest management. Pruning techniques, safety equipment and practices, climbing, repairs bracing, cabling, and tree removal will be stressed. 144 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

145 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR LAND SURVEYING The focus of the Land Surveying program is to provide the student with a thorough background in land surveying and mapping in addition to an introduction to the collecting, manipulating, formatting and mapping of geospatial data. A student who successfully completes the program will have the technical expertise necessary for an entry level position in the field of Land Surveying or related fields of geographic information systems specialists, architectural services, and engineering services. Land Surveyors typically measure and record property boundaries and the topography of the land covered by construction and engineering projects. Surveys are used to establish legal boundaries to prepare maps and exhibits, and write descriptions of land tracts that satisfy legal requirements. The program also assists students in preparing for the State Land Surveyor In-Training and Land Surveyor s Exams. Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Land Surveying Units Required: 34 GEOG-151 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems MATH-102 Trigonometry SURV-101 Introduction to Land Surveying SURV-102 Advanced Land Surveying SURV-103 Advanced Applications in Surveying I SURV-104 Advanced Applications in Surveying II SURV-105 Boundary Control and Legal Principles I SURV-106 Boundary Control and Legal Principles II SURV-107 Construction Surveying SURV-110 Computer Aided Drafting for Surveyors SURV 101 INTRODUCTION TO LAND SURVEYING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: MATH-063. Fundamentals of land surveying, field, practice, and calculations. Includes equipment and equipment use, horizontal, vertical, angular measurements, error, traversing, leveling, and stadia. Also covers the history of and careers in surveying. SURV 102 ADVANCED LAND SURVEYING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: SURV-101. Covers the computation of horizontal and vertical curves, tachometry, earthwork, error, adjustment of level nets and topographic surveys. Includes procedures for U.S. Public Land Surveys and State Plane Coordinates System. SURV 103 ADVANCED APPLICATIONS IN SURVEYING I Prerequisite: SURV-102. Focuses on measurement analysis and adjustments, geodesy, state plane coordinates and the use of GPS for land surveying applications. SURV 104 ADVANCED APPLICATIONS IN SURVEYING II Prerequisite: SURV-102 Introduction to photogrammetry emphasizing concepts and calculations performed by the land surveyor, including horizontal and vertical curves. SURV 105 BOUNDARY CONTROL AND LEGAL PRINCIPLES I Recommended Preparation: SURV-102 Introduction to the basic elements of the U.S. Public Land Survey System (PLSS), including background, history, subdivisions of sections and restoration of lost corners. Principles of preparing land descriptions for surveyors and title companies. SURV 106 BOUNDARY CONTROL AND LEGAL PRINCIPLES II Recommended Preparation: SURV-105 Principles and techniques of boundary control. Interpretation of land descriptions, voluntary and involuntary transfer of property, senior rights, simultaneous conveyances, sequential conveyances, and case law pertaining to boundary disputes. SURV 107 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: SURV-101 Introduction to construction surveys for pipelines, tunnels, culverts, bridges, buildings, highways and municipal surveys. SURV 110 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING FOR SURVEYORS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: SURV-101 Introduction to computer aided drafting for land surveying using AutoCAD Civil 3D. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 145

146 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 146 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES The Liberal Arts and Sciences major is designed for students planning to transfer to either the California State University or University of California. To earn the Associate in Arts degree with a Liberal Arts and Sciences major, students must complete either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) UC or CSU option or the CSU General Education Certification pattern and one of the three areas of emphasis. The areas of emphasis are: Mathematics and Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences or Humanities. The area of emphasis requires a minimum of 18 units with a grade of "C" or better in all courses in the area of emphasis. The courses identified for each area of emphasis fulfill major preparation requirements as demonstrated through ASSIST articulation. A minimum of six units must be within a single discipline and in the case of the Mathematics and Science area of emphasis at least one mathematics course must be completed. Select courses based on ASSIST data for major preparation articulation with selected transfer institutions. Consult a counselor for specific information regarding the intended major at the college the student is choosing. Courses used to complete a student's area of emphasis can double count for general education just as they may for any other major. Although the associate degree recognizes the completion of lower division general education requirements, it does not guarantee admission to a specific campus in the CSU or UC system, nor does it guarantee admission to a specific major. Some majors and schools require a higher GPA than is necessary for the associate degree. Students should meet with a counselor to determine the lower division major preparation needed for their intended transfer school. To meet requirements for the CSU General Education Breadth associate degree program, students must: Complete CSU General Education Breadth for Certification, including the American Institutions and Diversity requirements. Consult with the Counseling Office for the appropriate list of applicable courses. Earn a C or CR grade or higher in all CSU Breadth courses. Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable CSU transferable semester units. Earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 in all college coursework completed. Meet College of the Canyons residency requirements for graduation. Note: No Physical Education and/or Wellness courses are required. To meet requirements for the IGETC - CSU associate degree program, students must: Complete IGETC - CSU Certification pattern. Consult with the Counseling Office for the appropriate list of applicable courses. Meet the American Institutions and Diversity requirements. Earn a C or CR grade or higher in all IGETC courses. Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable CSU transferable semester units. Earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 in all college coursework completed. Meet College of the Canyons residency requirements for graduation. Note: No Physical Education and/or Wellness courses are required. To meet requirements for the IGETC - UC associate degree program, students must: Complete IGETC - UC Certification pattern. Meet the American Institutions and Diversity requirements. Earn a C or CR grade or higher in all IGETC courses. Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable UC transferable semester units. Earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 in all college Meet College of the Canyons residency requirements for graduation. Note: No Physical Education and/or Wellness courses are required. Associate in Arts Degree: Liberal Arts and Sciences Units Required: 54 Mathematics and Science Emphasis-Minimum 18 units. Select six units from a single discipline and at least one mathematics course. BIOSCI-106 Organismal & Environmental Biology BIOSCI-107 Molecular and Cellular Biology BIOSCI-107H Molecular and Cellular Biology Honors BIOSCI-215 General Zoology BIOSCI-216 General Botany CHEM-151 Preparatory General Chemistry CHEM-201 General Chemistry I CHEM-202 General Chemistry II CHEM-255 Organic Chemistry I CHEM-256 Organic Chemistry II GEOG-101 Physical Geography GEOG-101L Physical Geography Lab Santa Clarita Community College District

147 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR GEOL-100 Physical Geology Lab GEOL-101 Physical Geology MATH-211 Calculus I MATH-212 Calculus II MATH-213 Calculus III MATH-214 Linear Algebra MATH-215 Differential Equations PHYSIC-110 General Physics I PHYSIC-111 General Physics II PHYSIC-220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids PHYSIC-221 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism PHYSIC-222 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Wave Motion, Heat, Optics, and Modern Physics OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis-Minimum 18 units. Select at least six units from one discipline. ANTHRO-103 Cultural Anthropology ANTHRO-103H Cultural Anthropology - Honors. 3.0 ANTHRO-105 Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory ECON-201 Macroeconomics ECON-201H Macroeconomics - Honors ECON-202 Microeconomics ECON-202H Microeconomics Honors GEOG-102 Cultural Geography HIST-101 History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West HIST-102 History of Western Civilization: the Modern Era HIST-111 United States History I HIST-111H United States History I Honors HIST-112 United States History II HIST-161 World History I MEA-100 Mass Media and Society POLISC-150 Introduction to American Government and Politics POLISC-150H Introduction to American Government And Politics - Honors POLISC-250 Comparative Government and Politics POLISC-270 International Relations PSYCH-101 Introduction to Psychology PSYCH-101H Introduction to Psychology - Honors PSYCH-102 Physiological Psychology PSYCH-103 Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology PSYCH-135 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences SOCI-135 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology SOCI-101H Introduction to Sociology - Honors SOCI-102 Introduction to Sociological Research Methods SOCI-207 Social Problems OR Humanities Emphasis-Minimum 18 units. Select at least six units from one discipline. ART-110 Art History: Ancient to Medieval ART-111 Art History: Renaissance to Modern ART-124A Drawing I ART-140 Beginning Design: Two- Dimensional Media ENGL-102 Intermediate Composition, Literature and Critical Thinking ENGL-250 British Literature I ENGL-251 British Literature II ENGL-260 American Literature I ENGL-261 American Literature II FRNCH-101 Elementary French I FRNCH-102 Elementary French II FRNCH-201 Intermediate French I FRNCH-202 Intermediate French II GERMAN-101 Elementary German I GERMAN-102 Elementary German II HIST-101 History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West HIST-102 History of Western Civilization: the Modern Era MUSIC-120 Tonal Harmony MUSIC-121 Chromatic Harmony PHILOS-101 Introduction to Philosophy PHILOS-110 History of Early Philosophy PHILOS-111 History of Philosophy: Renaissance Through the 19th Century PHILOS-112 History of Philosophy - 20th Century Philosophy PHILOS-120 Introduction to Ethics SIGN-101 American Sign Language I SIGN-102 American Sign Language II SIGN-103 American Sign Language III SIGN-104 American Sign Language IV SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I SPAN-101A Spanish for Heritage Speakers I SPAN-102 Elementary Spanish II SPAN-102A Spanish for Heritage Speakers II SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II THEATR-110 Understanding Theatre THEATR-140 Acting Fundamentals THEATR-141 Scene Performance THEATR-220 Theatre History I THEATR-221 Theatre History II College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 147

148 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LIBERAL STUDIES The Liberal Studies-Elementary Teaching Preparation (Multiple Subject) major is designed for students who are interested in transferring to four-year college or university in Liberal Studies or a teacher preparation program. The requirements of this major includes general education requirements for the associate degree. Students planning to transfer should meet with a counselor to identify required courses for their specific transfer institution and develop an educational plan. Associate in Arts Degree: Liberal Studies- Elementary Teaching Preparation Units Required: Composition Plus three four units from the following: ENGL-101 English Composition ENGL-101H Honors English Composition COMS-105 COMS-105H Oral Communication Plus three units from the following: Fundamentals of Public Speaking Fundamentals of Public Speaking - Honors Critical Thinking Plus three units from the following: ENGL-103 Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking PHILOS-106 Critical Reasoning SOCI-108 Thinking Critically About Social Issues MATH-130 Mathematics Math for Elementary School Teachers Science Plus 11 units from the following: BIOSCI-100 General Biology GEOL-109 Earth Science PHYSCI-101 Physical Science History and Social Science Plus 12 units from the following: GEOG-102 Cultural Geography HIST-111 United States History I HIST-111H United States History I Honors HIST-161 World History I POLISC-150 Introduction to American Government and Politics POLISC-150H Introduction to American Government And Politics - Honors Performing and Visual Arts Plus three units from the following: ART-110 Art History: Ancient to Medieval ART-111 Art History: Renaissance to Modern ART-205 Landmarks of Art and Visual Culture DANCE-100 Dance Appreciation MUSIC-105 Music Appreciation THEATR-110 Understanding Theatre Human Development Plus three units from the following: ECE-120 Child Growth and Development OR PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology Literature Plus three units from the following: ENGL-102 Intermediate Composition, Literature and Critical Thinking ENGL-250 British Literature I ENGL-251 British Literature II ENGL-260 American Literature I ENGL-261 American Literature II ENGL-273 World Literature I ENGL-274 World Literature II Education EDUC-203 Introduction to Teaching in a Diverse Society Required Electives Select a minimum of six units depending on requirements for your transfer institution of choice: ANTHRO-220 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion CIT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs ENGL-111 Introduction to Linguistics College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

149 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR HIST-120 The Role of Women in the History of the United States HIST-210 History of California HIST-230 History of American Indians HLHSCI-100 Health Education PHILOS-101 Introduction to Philosophy PHILOS-120 Introduction to Ethics PHILOS-220 Introduction to Comparative Religion SOCI-105 Multiculturalism in the United States SOCI-200 Introduction to Women's Studies SOCI-200H Introduction to Women's Studies Honors LIBRARY/MEDIA TECHNOLOGY The Library/Media Technology program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as paraprofessionals in public, school, academic, special library/media centers, or in any setting where they may be responsible for the acquisition, organization, and retrieval of information. The role of automation and new technologies in accessing information and acquiring the skills needed to work with people from a variety of backgrounds are important elements throughout the program. Courses in the program provide training in all phases of library/media work, background knowledge of the types of libraries and media centers and their services, and actual work experience. Students completing the program will have a solid foundation to start a career in the library/media or information world, or to advance their careers in the field. Associate in Arts Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Library/Media Technology Units Required: 19 CIT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs LMTECH-101 Introduction to Library Services LMTECH-102 Reference Skills and Services LMTECH-103 Library Circulation Systems LMTECH-104 Cataloging and Technical Services LMTECH-106 Library Collections: Print LMTECH-109 Library Audiovisual Resources LMTECH-110 Library/Media Center Internship LMTECH-114 Library Supervisory Skills LMTECH-115 Internet in Libraries Plus three units from the following: COMS-256 Intercultural Communication SOCI-105 Multiculturalism in the United States Recommended electives: CIT-010 Exploring Computers - Brief CIT-150 Microsoft Word I CIT-166 Desktop Publishing CIT-170 Website Development I ENGL-101 English Composition OR ENGL-101H Honors English Composition LMTECH-112 School Library/Media Center Services College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 149

150 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LMTECH 100 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Introduces college-level research, including instruction on evaluating print and electronic resources. (This course is not designed for Library Media majors.) May Be Taken 2 Times. LMTECH 101 INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES Units: CSU hours lecture Surveys the history, mission, and organization of libraries and information centers. LMTECH 102 REFERENCE SKILLS AND SERVICES Units: CSU hours lecture Enables the student to use a library and its resources effectively. Covers the use of online/web library catalogs, print periodical indexes, online periodical databases, major print reference resources, Internet resources, and the evaluation of print and electronic information sources. Discusses basic research methodology, search strategies, and standard bibliographic format. LMTECH 103 LIBRARY CIRCULATION SYSTEMS Units: CSU hours lecture Surveys types of circulation systems, patron registration systems, loan policies, and circulation procedures for print and audiovisual materials. Covers statistics, inventory and shelving operations, interlibrary loan services, theft detection systems, and bibliographic checking through OCLC, and Melvyl databases. LMTECH 104 CATALOGING AND TECHNI- CAL SERVICES Introduces basic tenets of descriptive and subject cataloging, Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification systems. Provides practical skills necessary to catalog and classify a variety of materials in MARC format, using cataloging tools in both online and print. Discusses minimal-level and full-level cataloging, and vendor-supplied catalog records. Surveys and evaluates selected online/web catalogs. Discusses various aspects of technical service operations in the context of overall library services. LMTECH 109 LIBRARY AUDIOVISUAL RESOURCES Units: CSU hours lecture Survey's non-print resources and equipment in libraries and media centers. Covers the selection, organization, use and preservation of non-print resources and the operation and maintenance of equipment, including VCR's, DVD players, computers, projection equipment, and peripherals. (Formerly LMTECH-107 and LMTECH- 108). LMTECH 110 LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER INTERNSHIP Units: CSU 8.47 hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: 3 units from LMTECH-101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 109, 112, 114 or 115. Provides structured on-the-job experience in one or more libraries. LMTECH 112 SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER SERVICES Units: CSU hours lecture Survey of library/media services for elementary, junior and senior high schools. Topics include public relations, promotional programming, storytelling, book talks, student behavior, appropriate use of technology, and collection development. LMTECH 114 LIBRARY SUPERVISORY SKILLS Units: CSU hours lecture Introduces supervisory skills within the context of a library/media center department or branch, including how to train, motivate, counsel and evaluate employees; time management; delegation of work; preparation of memos and statistical reports. LMTECH 115 INTERNET IN LIBRARIES Units: CSU hours lecture Introduces the Internet, its use in libraries, and the role of libraries in the digital age. Topics include using the Internet as a research tool, evaluating and selecting appropriate electronic resources for the library's virtual collection. Students will learn how to: use a Web browser, use a variety of search tools, and assess the value of different free and proprietary databases on the World Wide Web. Additional topics will include managing public access, filtering and privacy. LMTECH 106 LIBRARY COLLECTIONS: PRINT Units: CSU hours lecture Provides an overview of book, government document, periodical, pamphlet, microform collections, and print resources available in electronic format. Introduces the skills necessary to select, order, organize and maintain these library materials. 150 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

151 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Manufacturing Technology is an occupational program designed to prepare students for a variety of entry-level positions in a manufacturing environment. These positions may include manual machine operator, computer numerical control operator, CAD/CAM designer, or programmer. Classes are designed for first-time college students, re-entry students, and current industry employees requiring skill enhancement or upgrade training. Learned skills may include the ability to operate conventional and CNC machinery, program CNC machinery, operate various CAD/CAM systems and interpret blueprints. A degree or certificate in Manufacturing Technology is structured to encourage transfer to a comparable program at a four-year college or university. Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Manufacturing Technology Units Required: 18 MFGT-090 Measurements and Computations MFGT-121 CNC 1: Operation and Manual Programming MFGT-122 CNC 2: Concepts and Programming MFGT-131 CAD/CAM I MFGT-132 CAD/CAM II Plus three units from the following: ENGR-110 Introduction to AutoCAD CWE-188MFGT Cooperative Work Experience Education MFGT-141 CATIA I MFGT-142 CATIA II MFGT-143 CATIA III Certificate of Specialization: Manufacturing Technology - CAD/CAM This certificate prepares students on CAD/CAM training using MASTERCAM specifically used in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to work in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries as a CAD/CAM design engineer, machinist, CNC operator, or CNC programmer. Units Required: 6 MFGT-131 CAD/CAM I MFGT-132 CAD/CAM II Certificate of Specialization: Manufacturing Technology - CATIA This certificate prepares students on CATIA software specifically used in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to work in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries as a designer or drafter. Units Required: 9 MFGT-141 CATIA I MFGT-142 CATIA II MFGT-143 CATIA III Certificate of Specialization: Machining/CNC This certificate prepares students for CNC programming specifically used in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to work in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries as a CNC machinist, CNC lathe operator, production machinist, or CNC programmer. Units Required: 6 MFGT-121 CNC 1: Operation and Manual Programming MFGT-122 CNC 2: Concepts and Programming MFGT 090 MEASUREMENTS AND COMPUTATIONS Units: hours lecture Application of measurements and computations, including fractions, decimals, percents, ratio, proportions, English and metric measuring systems, applied algebra, plane geometry, and practical trigonometry as it pertains to manufacturing technology applications. (Formerly MFGT-100) College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 151

152 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MFGT 093 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS Units: hours lecture, hours lab As a first course in robotics, emphasis is placed on building a basic robot, understanding basic robotic computer programming, and integrating switches, sensors, actuators, servo motors, programmable logic controllers to form a working robotic unit. Includes wiring, soldering, putting together electronic components and reading digital volt-ohm meters. MFGT 121 CNC 1: OPERATION AND MAN- UAL PROGRAMMING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Explores the history of NC/CNC, elementary CNC programming conventions, cutting tool types, automatic tool changing, tool offsets and compensation, CNC set up procedures, and CNC mill and lathe practice. MFGT 142 CATIA II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MFGT-141. Presents CATIA solid and surface modeling in advanced 3 dimensional design. MFGT 143 CATIA III Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MFGT-142. Presents CATIA basic manufacturing fixed and multiaxis CNC milling for various manufacturing environments. MFGT 122 CNC 2: CONCEPTS AND PROGRAMMING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MFGT-121. Studies advanced skills for programming and set up for mill and lathe parts on computer numerical control machine tools (3-axis & 5 axis). MFGT 131 CAD/CAM I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces computer aided design and manufacturing using MASTERCAM as a CAD/CAM environment, emphasizing the writing and running of CNC lathe programs and machining metal parts. Includes a review of machining & CNC programming fundamentals, the MAS- TERCAM environment and process overview, basic 2D geometry construction and modification, process and toolpath planning, and 2-axis toolpath generation and editing. MFGT 132 CAD/CAM II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MFGT-131. Provides intermediate level CAD/CAM training using MASTERCAM. Intended primarily for manufacturing technology students and industrial practitioners who have some experience with MASTERCAM. Includes construction of 3D wire frame models, surface modeling fundamentals and creation, derived and composite surfaces, 3-axis surface modeling, and 4-axis and 5-axis programming. MFGT 141 CATIA I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the basic concepts of CATIA as well as CATIA's surface design capabilities. 152 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

153 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MATHEMATICS The Mathematics program provides curriculum from basic arithmetic to algebra, statistics, linear algebra, calculus, and differential equations. These courses fulfill breadth requirements, associate degree requirements and transfer major requirements for degrees in mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering. Many B.A./B.S. level careers require extensive background in mathematics. Virtually all two-year career programs in the business or technology fields require a solid foundation in mathematics. Examples of these career options include computer programmer, financial analyst, statistician, systems analyst, urban planner, and teacher. Associate in Arts Degree: Mathematics Units Required: 18 MATH-211 Calculus I MATH-212 Calculus II Plus eight units from the following: MATH-070 Intermediate Algebra MATH-102 Trigonometry MATH-103 College Algebra MATH-213 Calculus III MATH-214 Linear Algebra MATH-215 Differential Equations MATH 010 MATH LAB FOR MEDIATED LEARNING Units: 1.00 Co-requisite: MATH-026 or MATH-059. Reinforces and presents materials that accompany the mediated math course. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. MATH 011 MATH LAB FOR ELEMENTARY OR INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Units: 1.00 Reinforces and presents materials that accompany an elementary or intermediate algebra class. Allows for small incremental mastery of basic concepts in a laboratory format employing repetitive instruction and testing. Although designed for students currently enrolled in MATH 060 or 070, it may also serve as a refresher or preparatory course. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. MATH 025 ARITHMETIC - LECTURE Units: hours lecture Reviews fundamentals of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, area, volume, perimeter, metric system, graphs, and techniques in solving word problems. Includes an introduction to algebra. Units do not apply to the associate degree. MATH 026 ARITHMETIC - COMPUTER ASSISTED Units: hours lecture A computer-assisted alternative to Math 025. Review of fundamentals of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, area, volume, perimeter, metric system, graphs, and techniques in solving word problems. Includes an introduction to algebra. Units do not apply to the associate degree. MATH 058 ALGEBRA PREPARATION - LECTURE Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-025 or MATH-026. A lecture-based introduction to the basic elements of algebra for those who need a preparatory course before enrolling in elementary algebra. An alternative to the MATH-059 computer-assisted course. Units do not apply to the associate degree. MATH 059 ALGEBRA PREPARATION - COMPUTER-ASSISTED Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-025 or MATH-026. A computer-assisted introduction to the basic elements of algebra for those who need a preparatory course before enrolling in elementary algebra. An alternative to Math-058 lecture course. Units do not apply to the associate degree. MATH 060 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-058 or MATH-059. Designed to develop beginning algebra skills, including the fundamental concepts of operating within the real number system, working with first degree equations in one unknown, identifying and evaluating functions, factoring of and multiplication of polynomials, and working with algebraic fractions, linear equations and graphs, systems of linear equalities, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, and applications. Units do not apply to the associate degree. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 153

154 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MATH 070 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-060 or appropriate math placement as determined by the COC assessment process. Examines higher degree and rational equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, introduction to sequences, and applications. MATH 083 GEOMETRY Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-060. Explains geometric theory and concepts, and their application to the solutions of practical geometric problems. (Formerly MATH-063) MATH 102 TRIGONOMETRY Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-070 and MATH-083. Examines circular and trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, identities, trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, vectors, and applications. MATH 103 COLLEGE ALGEBRA Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-070. Linear and non-linear algebraic relations and functions, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices and determinants, complex numbers and selected topics from theory of equations, sequences and series. MATH 104 PRECALCULUS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-102. Topics include but are not limited to: equations, inequalities, functions, systems of equations, conic sections, roots of polynomial equations and an introduction to limits. MATH 111 FINITE MATH Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-070 or appropriate placement as determined by the COC assessment process. Introduces linear algebra, finance, logic, probability and statistics for business, social or behavioral science majors. MATH 130 MATH FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS Prerequisite: MATH-070. Introduces number theory including the development and structure of the real number system beginning with whole numbers, integers and rational numbers; different numeration systems throughout history; the fundamentals of operations on the real number system including various computational algorithms and estimating techniques; set theory; problem solving techniques including making a list, looking for a pattern; algebra, proportional reasoning and logic. (Designed primarily for students intending to teach at the elementary or junior high school level.) MATH 140 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-070 or appropriate math placement as determined by the COC assessment process. Includes a study of probability and counting techniques. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of statistical methods. Topics include empirical and theoretical frequency distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. UC credit limitation: BUS-291, ECON-291, MATH-140, PSYCH-135 and SOCI-135 combined, maximum credit one course. MATH 211 CALCULUS I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-104, or MATH-102 and MATH-103 if completed prior to Fall Introduces limits, derivatives and integrals, as well as applications including rate of change, maxima-minima, curve sketching, and area problems. MATH 212 CALCULUS II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-211 Covers differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, and applications. MATH 213 CALCULUS III Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-212. Presents vectors and vector calculus, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, Green's Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, Stokes' Theorem. 154 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

155 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MATH 214 LINEAR ALGEBRA Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-211. Presents linear algebra including real vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, matrices, determinants and eigenvalues. MATH 215 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-213. Presents ordinary differential equations, systems of linear differential equations, the Laplace transform, numerical methods, series solutions and applications. MATH 240 MATH ANALYSIS FOR BUSI- NESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-103. Covers main topics of calculus as applied to business and social science. Topics include limits of functions, derivatives of functions, and integrals of functions. MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT ARTS Animation The Animation Program will prepare students for an entry-level position in the animation industry with emphasis in either computer or hand-drawn methods. The Associate Degrees are also designed for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. At the conclusion of their studies, all students will be prepared for entry-level positions in a number of fields (for example: video game design, television and motion picture production) requiring them to create animation, by either computer or hand-drawn methods, or a combination of the two. Classes are offered in traditional drawn animation, character design, layout, storyboarding, 2-D computer animation, and 3-D computer animation. Associate in Arts Degree: Animation Production Units Required: 31 ANIM-190 Digital Animation Production ART-124A Drawing I ART-124B Drawing II GMD-047 Introduction to Photoshop MEA-102 History of Animation MEA-106 Introduction to Animation MEA-109 Story Development and Storyboarding MEA-232 Character and Prop Design for Animation MEA-233 Layout for Animation MEA-261 Advanced Animation Plus three units from the following: ANIM-280 Animation Portfolio CWE-188ANIM Cooperative Work Experience Education Recommended electives: ART-224A Drawing III - Life Drawing DANCE-111 Fundamentals of Dance Movement THEATR-140 Acting Fundamentals THEATR-241 Movement for the Performer THEATR-242 Voice for the Performer College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 155

156 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Certificate of Achievement: Animation Production Animation Production provides the skills necessary in the animation industry with a focus on drawn animation and concept art. Units Required: 18 MEA-106 Introduction to Animation MEA-109 Story Development and Storyboarding MEA-232 Character and Prop Design for Animation MEA-233 Layout for Animation MEA-261 Advanced Animation Plus three units from the following: ART-124A Drawing I ART-124B Drawing II Recommended electives: GMD-173 Motion Design MEA-114 Digital Audio for Multimedia MEA-116 Digital Video Editing I Associate in Arts Degree: Computer Animation Units Required: 30 ANIM-190 Digital Animation Production ANIM-230 Texture Mapping for Computer Animation GMD-047 Introduction to Photoshop GMD-173 Motion Design MEA-102 History of Animation MEA-106 Introduction to Animation MEA-109 Story Development and Storyboarding MEA-118 Interactive 2D Animation MEA-131 3D Modeling and Surfacing MEA-234 Character Animation Plus three units from the following: ANIM-280 Animation Portfolio CWE-188ANIM Cooperative Work Experience Education Recommended electives: ART-124A Drawing I DANCE-111 Fundamentals of Dance Movement GMD-172 Desktop Video THEATR-241 Movement for the Performer MEA-232 Character and Prop Design for Animation MEA-233 Layout for Animation Certificate of Achievement: Computer Animation The Computer Animation Certificate provides skills necessary in the animation industry with a focus on 2D and 3D computer animation. Units Required: 32 ART-124A Drawing I ART-124B Drawing II ANIM-280 Animation Portfolio GMD-101 Introduction to Digital Media GMD-173 Motion Design MEA-106 Introduction to Animation MEA-109 Story Development and Storyboarding MEA-118 Interactive 2D Animation MEA-131 3D Modeling and Surfacing MEA-234 Character Animation Plus three units from the following: ART-224A Drawing III - Life Drawing MEA-232 Character and Prop Design for Animation Recommended electives: ANIM-190 Digital Animation Production GMD-172 Desktop Video MEA-233 Layout for Animation THEATR-140 Acting Fundamentals Media Entertainment Arts *PENDING STATE APPROVAL* Media Entertainment Arts seeks to create, improve, expand and strengthen relevant and rigorous academic Programs of Study, in cooperation with local high school, ROP, and community and regional business and industry partners. By developing sequentially modeled curricula and practicum for media, entertainment, and design industrial arts, Media Entertainment Arts will link current industry skills and foundation Career & Technical Education standards to all aspects of study. Associate in Arts Degree: Media Entertainment Arts - Filmmaking Units Required: 29.5 MEA-101 Television and Film Media Aesthetics MEA-120 Introduction to Cinematography Plus two units from the following: MEA-111 Exploring Video Field Production MEA-112 Exploring Video Studio Production..2.0 MEA-113 Exploring Online Media Communication College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

157 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR Plus 17 units from the following: MEA-100 Mass Media and Society OR MEA-103 Exploring Contemporary Television MEA-108 Scriptwriting Fundamentals MEA-116 Digital Video Editing I MEA-180 Filmmaking I MEA-201 Film Style Seminar MEA-280 Filmmaking II: Directing and Producing Required electives: Capstone (needs only 1 unit of CWE-188MEA, and choose 3 units of any MEA Elective) (5.5 units) Plus one unit from the following: CWE-188MEA Cooperative Work Experience Education Plus 1.5 units of the following: MEA 295 Professional Practices/Portfolio Associate in Arts Degree: Media Entertainment Arts - New Media Journalism Units Required: 25 Required Courses Fundamental Skills (in addition to the requirements below, complete 3 additional units from MEA department) (19.5 units) MEA-110 Writing for Journalism and New Media MEA-125 News Reporting and Anchoring MEA-225 Advanced News Media Production Plus three units from the following: MEA-100 Mass Media Communications MEA-103 Exploring Contemporary Television COMS-105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR COMS-105H Fundamentals of Public Speaking - Honors MEA-111 Plus two units from the following: Exploring Video Field Production MEA-112 MEA-113 MEA-119 MEA-120 Exploring Video Studio Production Exploring Online Media Communication Plus two units from the following: Announcing and Media Performance Introduction to Cinematography Required electives: Capstone (needs only 1 unit of CWEE-188MEA, plus MEA 295; and in addition, you may choose 3 units from any MEA 200-level elective in place of MEA-230) (5.5 units) MEA-230 Online Production and New Media Management MEA-295 Professional Practices/Portfolio CWE-188MEA Plus one unit from the following: Cooperative Work Experience Education Associate in Arts Degree: Media Entertainment Arts - Sound Arts Units Required: 26.5 Required Courses MEA-111 Exploring Video Field Production OR MEA-112 Exploring Video Studio Production OR MEA-113 Exploring Online Media Communication MEA-114 Digital Audio for Multimedia MEA-155 Sound for Film, Television and New Media Plus 14 units from the following: MEA-108 Scriptwriting Fundamentals OR MEA-110 Writing for Journalism and New Media MEA-116 Digital Video Editing I MEA-159 Music for Film, Television and New Media MEA-100 Mass Media Communications OR MEA-101 Television and Film Media Aesthetics College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 157

158 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS OR MEA-103 Exploring Contemporary Television MEA-255 Digital Audio Post-Production Required Electives: Capstone (needs only 1 unit of CWE-188MEA, and in addition, choose 3 units from any MEA 200-level elective course) (5.5 units) CWE-188MEA Cooperative Work Experience Education MEA 295 Professional Practices/Portfolio..1.5 Certificate of Specialization: News Reporting and Anchoring Units Required: 11.5 MEA-110 Writing for Journalism and New Media MEA-119 Announcing and Media Performance MEA-125 News Reporting and Anchoring MEA-225 Advanced News Media Production Certificate of Achievement: Video Game Animation A certificate designed to prepare students to enter the video game animation industry. Units Required: 25 ANIM-230 Texture Mapping for Computer Animation ANIM-280 Animation Portfolio GMD-047 Introduction to Photoshop MEA-106 Introduction to Animation MEA-109 Story Development and Storyboarding MEA-131 3D Modeling and Surfacing MEA-218 Real-Time Video Game Animation MEA-232 Character and Prop Design for Animation MEA-234 Character Animation Recommended electives: CMPSCI-235 C Programming CMPSCI-236 C++ Object Oriented Programming CWE-188ANIM Cooperative Work Experience Education ANIM 085 APPLICATIONS: MAYA I Units: hours lecture Co-requisite: ANIM-091L Recommended Preparation: Basic computer skills. A short-term introduction to the basics of Maya 3D animation software. Includes Maya and 3D terms, as well as understanding how Maya nodes work with basic modeling and animation controls. Part 1 of 3 courses. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. ANIM 091L SHORT-TERM ANIMATION LAB Units: hours lab A short-term animation lab for currently enrolled animation students who wish to increase their skills through the use of the computer animation lab. Offered pass/nopass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. ANIM 098 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANIMATION Units: hours lecture An exploration of various techniques and subjects related to animation and animation techniques. Topics to be announced per semester. See the current schedule of classes for specific course description and recommended preparation. Field trips may be required. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. ANIM 190 DIGITAL ANIMATION PRODUCTION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ANIM-101. Examines the techniques and skills needed to create digitally animated films including pre-production, production, and post-production. May Be Taken 4 Times. ANIM 230 TEXTURE MAPPING FOR COMPUTER ANIMATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: GMD-047 and ANIM-141 Recommended Co-requisite: ANIM-092L. Digital image manipulation software to create textures, which will be applied to 3D computer models. May Be Taken 4 Times. ANIM 280 ANIMATION PORTFOLIO Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: ANIM-101. Students organize and prepare an animation portfolio in a professional manner. Emphasis is on evaluating the selection of work as well as improving construction and design of presentation. Career options and employment opportunities will be examined. May Be Taken 4 Times. 158 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

159 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MEA 090L MEDIA PRODUCTION LAB Units: hours lab A lab for the currently-enrolled Media Entertainment Arts student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the Media Entertainment Arts lab facility. Note: Students must attend faculty supervised weekly scheduled class time posted in printed schedule. Hours must be accrued at a time separate from any other class in which the student is also registered. This course is not a required course for any certificate or degree in the Media Entertainment Arts program. Formerly RTVF-090L. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. MEA 091L ADVANCED MEDIA PRODUC- TION LAB Units: hours lab A lab for the currently-enrolled advanced Media Entertainment Arts student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the Media Entertainment Arts lab facility. Note: Students must attend faculty supervised weekly scheduled class time posted in printed schedule. Hours must be accrued at a time separate from any other class in which the student is also registered. This course is not a required course for any certificate or degree in the Media Entertainment Arts program. Formerly RTVF-091L. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. MEA 100 MASS MEDIA COMMUNICA- TIONS Surveys and evaluates mass media, including newspapers, television, motion pictures, radio, publishing, advertising, and new and emerging digital media. Historical and theoretical perspectives are highlighted in order to critically examine the complex relationship between society and contemporary mass communications. (Same as JOURN-100.) (Formerly RTVF-100.) MEA 101 TELEVISION AND FILM MEDIA AESTHETICS Surveys and examines the fundamental components of cinematic art, as found in television, film, and digital media. Students analyze how various dramatic, narrative, and technological conventions are used to tell stories and create meaning. Representative television programs, films, and new digital media are viewed and discussed to understand the structure of the moving image. (Formerly RTVF-101) MEA 102 HISTORY OF ANIMATION Surveys and analyzes animated motion picture and television masterpieces from their inception to the present, including the ideas and values of the examined animated films as reflected and emphasized through artistic techniques. Formerly ANIM-100. MEA 103 EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION Surveys and analyzes contemporary American and global television media content and genres, such as newscast, sports coverage, action/adventure, episodic drama, situation comedy, news documentary/news magazine, and reality-based scripted programming. Examines the television's narrative strategies and industrial practices, and relates the broader effects of contact and consumption on popular culture. MEA 106 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: ART-124B. Introduces the principles of animation, laws of motion, timing, analysis, and the production of a short animated narrative video using traditional drawing methods. Formerly ANIM-101. May Be Taken 3 Times. MEA 108 SCRIPTWRITING FUNDAMEN- TALS Introduces writing for film, television, and electronic media. Surveys standard industry script formats for commercials, broadcast, and film and television narratives. Students analyze and compare produced scripts from early drafts through the final on-screen product to develope practical skills that emphasize clarity, economy, and visualization. MEA 109 STORY DEVELOPMENT AND STORYBOARDING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces story development and storyboarding for animation emphasizing understanding traditional story structure for animated film, television, and internet. Also explores a variety of storyboarding techniques, including the use of digital software and animatics. Formerly ANIM-120. MEA 110 WRITING FOR JOURNALISM AND NEW MEDIA Examines and develops language and style as it applies to basic, broadcast and new media journalism. Emphasizes practical application for online and broadcast journalism. Students analyze and perform script development of news excerpts applicable to new media and television production. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 159

160 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT ARTS PROGRAM CONVERSION Course Revisions New New Course Name New Old Old Course Name Old Course No. Units Course No. Units MEA-090L Media Production Lab 1.0 RTVF-090L Open Radio, Television, Film Lab 1.0 MEA-091L Advanced Media Production Lab 1.0 RTVF-091L Advanced Open Radio, Television, Film Lab 1.0 MEA-100 Mass Media and Society 3.0 RTVF-100 Media and Society 3.0 MEA-101 Television and Film Media Aesthetics 3.0 RTVF-101 Structure of the Moving Image 3.0 MEA-102 History of Animation 3.0 ANIM-100 History of Animation 3.0 MEA-103 Exploring Contemporary Television 3.0 NEW COURSE MEA-106 Introduction to Animation 3.0 ANIM-101 Introduction to Animation 3.0 MEA-108 Scriptwriting Fundamentals 3.0 NEW COURSE MEA-109 Story Development and Storyboarding 3.0 ANIM-120 Story Development and Storyboarding 3.0 MEA-110 Writing for Journalism and New Media 3.0 RTVF-115 Writing for Broadcast 3.0 MEA-111 Exploring Video Field Production 2.0 NEW COURSE MEA-112 Exploring Video Studio Production 2.0 RTVF-112 Fundamentals of Video Production 3.0 MEA-113 Exploring Online Media Communication 2.0 NEW COURSE MEA-114 Digital Audio for Multimedia 2.0 RTVF-074 Introduction to Logic Audio 1.25 MEA-116 Digital Video Editing I 2.0 RTVF-072 Introduction to Final Cut Pro HD 1.25 MEA-118 Interactive 2D Animation 2.0 ANIM-130 Flash Animation 3.0 MEA-119 Announcing and Media Performance 2.0 RTVF-151 Radio/Television Announcing 3.0 MEA-120 Introduction to Cinematography 2.0 RTVF-250 Film/Video Cinematography 3.0 MEA-125 News Reporting and Anchoring 3.5 RTVF-125 Introduction to Television Production 3.0 MEA-131 3D Modeling and Surfacing 3.0 ANIM-141 Introduction to 3D Computer Animation: Maya 3.0 MEA-155 Sound for Film, Television & New Media 3.0 RTVF-170 Fundamentals of Audio Production 3.0 MEA-159 Music for Film, Television and New Media 3.0 RTVF-129 Music Production for Film and Television 3.0 MEA-180 Filmmaking I 3.0 RTVF-190 Introduction to Film Production 3.0 MEA-201 Film Style Seminar 3.0 NEW COURSE MEA-206 Digital Video Editing II 3.0 RTVF-118 Introduction to Digital Editing for Film/Video 3.0 MEA-215 Photojournalism and News Photography 3.0 NEW COURSE MEA-218 Real-Time Video Game Animation 3.0 ANIM-260 Real-Time Video Game Animation 3.0 MEA-225 Advanced News Media Production 3.0 RTVF-225 Advanced Television Production 3.0 MEA-230 Online Production and New Media 3.0 NEW Management COURSE MEA-232 Character and Prop Design for Animation 3.0 ANIM-222 Character and Prop Design for Animation 3.0 MEA-233 Environmental Design for Animation 3.0 ANIM-221 Environmental Design for Animation 3.0 MEA-234 Character Animation 3.0 ANIM-241 Advanced Maya Animation 3.0 MEA-255 Digital Audio Post-Production 3.0 RTVF-270 Advanced Digital Audio Production 3.0 MEA-261 Advanced Animation 3.0 ANIM-201 Advanced Animation 3.0 MEA-280 Filmmaking II: Directing and Producing 3.0 RTVF-280 Advanced Film/Video Production 3.0 MEA-295 Professional Practices/Portfolio 1.5 ANIM-280/ Animation Portfolio/ RTVF Portfolio 3.0/ RTVF Santa Clarita Community College District

161 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MEA 111 EXPLORING VIDEO FIELD PRODUCTION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the theory, terminology, and operation of field video production, including camera operation, portable lighting, audio, and video recording equipment. Examines the aesthetics and fundamentals of scripting, producing, and directing on location for broadcast and multimedia outlets. Students who have earned credit for RTVF-112 cannot receive credit for this course. MEA 112 EXPLORING VIDEO STUDIO PRODUCTION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the theory and technology of video studio production, including lighting, camera, switcher, special effects, microphones, audio mixer, and videotape recorders. Examines the production process from script to screen through a variety of in-class studio projects. Students who have earned credit for RTVF-112 cannot receive credit for this course. MEA 113 EXPLORING ONLINE MEDIA COMMUNICATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces conceptual foundations of online media communication, including production, distribution, access, and storage. Examines Weblogs (blogs), internet-based audio/visual media, and emerging mobile technologies to analyze the impact of online media communication on society, culture, and commerce. MEA 114 DIGITAL AUDIO FOR MULTIME- DIA Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces methods of applying audio to various forms of digital media, including the hardware, software, and technical processes employed in recording, editing, and mixing digital audio for CD-ROMs, DVDs, video, and the Internet. Formerly RTVF-074. MEA 116 DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces non-linear editing technology and media management skills. Students learn basic Final Cut Pro operation and workflow, including importing, manipulating, and exporting digital media for a variety of formats. MEA 118 INTERACTIVE 2D ANIMATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces 2D computer animation. Students produce a short narrative film using characters. Formerly ANIM May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 119 ANNOUNCING AND MEDIA PER- FORMANCE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Presents the theory and practice of announcing for media, emphasizing developing an individual 'on air personality.' Students learn how vocal delivery, eye contact, and body language combine to direct attention and create meaning in a highly personal yet ethically responsible fashion. Formerly RTVF-151. MEA 120 INTRODUCTION TO CINE- MATOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Examines the well-disciplined creative control of film/video cameras and lighting for both studio and field production, including the principles of grip, gaff and electrics. MEA 125 NEWS REPORTING AND ANCHORING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Co-requisite: MEA-116. Recommended Preparation: MEA-110. Intermediate instruction and practice in television news production, including television newsgathering, writing, field camera operation, studio production, post production, new media creation, and on-camera reporting. Formerly RTVF-125. MEA 131 3D MODELING AND SURFACING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces 3D computer design, including modeling, surfacing, textures, lighting and rendering through the use of Maya software. Students learn how Maya 'nodes' work with polygon and subdivision modeling as well as surfacing controls. Students learn how to design and explore camera and lighting setups. Formerly ANIM-141. May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 155 SOUND FOR FILM, TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: MEA-114. Introduces the tools and techniques used to create professional audio for film, television, and new media. Explores recording methods for both studio and location sound recording and mixing, and examines related concepts, including microphone placement, room acoustics, multi-source mixing, signal flow, and non-linear recording/editing. Formerly RTVF-170. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 161

162 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MEA 159 MUSIC FOR FILM, TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Examines technical and aesthetic tools used in electronic music production, to create soundtracks for motion picture, television, and new media. Explores music production fundamentals, including basic composition techniques in synchronization with a visual counterpart. Formerly RTVF-129. (Same as MUSIC-159). May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 180 FILMMAKING I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-120. Introduces basic training in visual storytelling, directing cast and crew, and organizing a production. Key concepts of narrative structure and production protocol are grounded in technical knowledge of both 16mm film and digital video formats. (Formerly RTVF-190.) MEA 201 FILM STYLE SEMINAR Investigates the nature of film style through the examples of individual directors by examining what constitutes 'style' and how it develops in relation to factors such as era, genre, technology, politics, commerce, aesthetics, and critical influence. Builds fundamental communication skills for directors and producers in professional film. MEA 206 DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-116. Examines motion picture editing theory in its historical and technical contexts. Students analyze and perform editing processes using stylistically appropriate techniques and devices. Topics include the development and use of film grammar, continuity and montage editing, narrative structure, and experimental techniques. MEA 215 PHOTOJOURNALISM AND NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-120. Introduces contemporary photojournalism and news photography through applications of theory and concepts of visual communication to digital photographic processes to produce news stories, photographic series, and photo-essays. Note: It is recommended that students have access to a Digital SLR camera with manual exposure and interchangeable lenses. (Same as PHOTO-215). May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 218 REAL-TIME VIDEO GAME ANIMATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-131. Design, create, and animate within a real-time, virtual, 3D game environment using 3D character and set modeling, character animation, surface texturing, and virtual set lighting. Formerly ANIM-260. May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 225 ADVANCED NEWS MEDIA PRODUCTION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: MEA-125. Presents advanced principles of scripting, gathering and editing of television news production for airing on broadcast, cable television, and the Internet (Webcasting). Advances techniques of television field and studio production using digital broadcast production technologies. Formerly RTVF-225. May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 230 ONLINE PRODUCTION AND NEW MEDIA MANAGEMENT Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-225. Capstone course offering instruction and practice in producing television news as well as online publishing and production management, emphasizing the role of the producer in the television and new media news team and supervision of the Cougar News website. MEA 232 CHARACTER AND PROP DESIGN FOR ANIMATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: ART-124B. Introduces traditional and digital tools to create animated models, emphasizing emotional content and clarity of design, as well as technical conventions. Formerly ANIM-222. May Be Taken 3 Times. MEA 233 LAYOUT FOR ANIMATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-106 Recommended Preparation: ART-124A. Presents design, composition, perspective, atmospheric and psychological lighting, and camera placement as applied to the construction of scenes, the congruency of sequences, and the designing of environments for animation. Formerly ANIM-221. May Be Taken 3 Times. 162 Santa Clarita Community College District

163 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MEA 234 CHARACTER ANIMATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-135. Explores 3D computer character animation through the use of Maya software to create characters showing action and emotions, including facial animation and nonlinear editing. Formerly ANIM-241. May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 255 DIGITAL AUDIO POST-PRODUC- TION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-155. Examines advanced audio techniques and technologies for the audio post-production process, including digital sound editing, sound design, and mixing of audio soundtracks for film/video media. Formerly RTVF-270. May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 261 ADVANCED ANIMATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-106. Examines 2D character animation and its techniques in depth. Students will complete advanced animation exercises, as well as design and produce a short animated film. Formerly ANIM-201. May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 280 FILMMAKING II: DIRECTING AND PRODUCING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MEA-180. Examines advanced filmmaking techniques to create film projects that reflect the personal style of the writerdirector, including management skills in directing and producing. Formerly RTVF-280. May Be Taken 2 Times. MEA 295 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES/PORTFOLIO Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides advanced students with the business and career skills required for entry-level industry positions or transfer to four-year film/media schools. Topics include portfolio design and assembly, writing resumes, cover letters, and artist statements, networking, personal presentation, and applying for industry jobs and film festivals. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Associate in Science Degree: Medical Laboratory Technician The Medical Laboratory Technology Associate Degree program prepares students for employment in clinical laboratories, industry and biotechnology. The MLT Program curriculum, an integration of classroom lectures, student laboratories and clinical training, fosters development of analytical and problem solving skills required in this profession. PREREQUISITES completed with minimum 2.50 GPA 1. Anatomy (4 semester or 6 quarter units) 2. Physiology (4 semester or 6 quarter units) 3. Microbiology (4 semester or 6 quarter units) 5. Preparatory General Chemistry (4 semester or 6 quarter units) 6. Phlebotomy Certification 7. English 101 (3 semester units) Completing program prerequisites, does not assure admission into the program. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 1. Obtain a MLT Program Application, complete and submit it to the Allied Health Office. The following documents MUST be attached to the applica tion: a) Official (sealed) copies of transcripts from all colleges attended (except COC). b) A copy of high school transcript, copy of diplo ma, OR copy of GED certificate. 2. Valid address is required. 2. Students must attend and complete program orientation. 2. Upon acceptance into the MLT Program, obtain COC application (if not already enrolled), complete it, attach copies of official transcripts from each college attended, and submit to the college s Admissions and Records office College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 163

164 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Units Required: MLT-110 Clinical Hematology Lecture MLT-110L Clinical Hematology Lab MLT-112 Clinical Urinalysis Lecture MLT-112L Clinical Urinalysis Lab MLT-114 Clinical Coagulation Lecture MLT-114L Clinical Coagulation Lab MLT-116 Clinical Microbiology Lecture MLT-116L Clinical Microbiology Lab MLT-118 Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology Lecture MLT-118L Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology Lab MLT-120 Clinical Chemistry I Lecture MLT-120L Clinical Chemistry I Lab MLT-124 Clinical Chemistry II Lecture MLT-124L Clinical Chemistry II Lab MLT-128 Clinical Hematology/Urinalysis/ Coagulation Practicum MLT-129 Clinical Microbiology Practicum MLT-130 Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology Practicum MLT-131 Clinical Chemistry Practicum Required electives: BIOSCI-221 Introduction to Microbiology CHEM-151 Preparatory General Chemistry MLT-050 Phlebotomy Plus eight units from the following: BIOSCI-201 Introduction to Human Anatomy BIOSCI-202 Introduction to Human Physiology. 4.0 OR BIOSCI-204 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOSCI-205 Human Anatomy and Physiology II OR BIOSCI-250 Human Anatomy and Physiology MLT 050 PHLEBOTOMY Units: hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: High school diploma or GED. CPR for Health Care Workers card. Enrollee must have a physical and immunizations as required by the clinical facilities. In order to register, a packet must be picked up in the Nursing Office. These forms must be completed and submitted prior to the first class meeting. Designed to prepare personnel who collect blood samples for medical laboratory analysis. Technique, equipment, and proper patient preparation will be stressed. Successful completion of the course will result in a Phlebotomy Technician Proficiency Certificate. Includes learning experiences both in on-campus skills laboratories and at affiliated clinical sites. May be repeated if used for legally mandated training. Formerly NURSNG May Be Taken 2 Times. MLT 110 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY LECTURE Co-requisite: MLT-110L. Presents hematology from the unclassified stem cell in the bone marrow to both normal and abnormal peripheral blood cells, including the procedures used to identify these cells. MLT 110L CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY LAB Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: MLT-050 Co-requisite: MLT-110. Introduces the instruments and techniques used for hematology testing, including calibration and interpretation of results. Emphasizes the morphology and identification of common human blood cells. MLT 112 CLINICAL URINALYSIS LECTURE Units: CSU hours lecture Co-requisite: MLT-112L. Presents the properties and constituents of urine, emphasizing the interpretation of qualitative and quantitative clinical analysis of urine, and a comparison of lab results to kidney function. MLT 112L CLINICAL URINALYSIS LAB Units: CSU hours lab Co-requisite: MLT-112. Presents urine testing, interpretation, and correlation. Emphasizes qualitative and quantitative clinical examination of urine specimens, including the principle of each reaction, quality control, interpretation, and correlation to other laboratory findings. MLT 114 CLINICAL COAGULATION LECTURE Units: CSU hours lecture Co-requisite: MLT-114L. Presents hemostasis, properties, and factors involved in the clotting system, including various coagulation disorders and their related laboratory findings. MLT 114L CLINICAL COAGULATION LAB Units: CSU hours lab Co-requisite: MLT-114. Introduces the techniques and safety procedures used in the clinical coagulation laboratory, emphasizing platelet function tests and intrinsic and extrinsic clotting pathway testing. MLT 116 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LECTURE Co-requisite: MLT-116L. Introduces identification methods, theories, and techniques used in basic bacteriology, parasitology, and mycology emphasizing routine organism identification. 164 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

165 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MLT 116L CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LAB Units: CSU hours lab Co-requisite: MLT-116. Introduces the various techniques and safety procedures in clinical microbiology. Emphasizes the morphology and identification of common pathogenic organisms. Must have completed BIOSCI 221 to enter the course and must be admitted to the MLT program. MLT 118 CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY/ IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY LECTURE Co-requisite: MLT-118L. Introduces the principles of antigen and antibody reactions included in blood grouping and typing, and compatibility testing, and serological and immunohematological procedures. MLT 118L CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY/ IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY LAB Units: CSU hours lab Co-requisite: MLT-118. Introduces serological and immunohematology procedures and techniques to measure analytes qualitatively and quantitatively. MLT 120 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I LECTURE Co-requisite: MLT-120L. Presents the theoretical and practical concepts associated with testing procedures used in the clinical chemistry laboratory, including the fundamentals of general laboratory principles and specific basic instrumentation and methodologies. MLT 120L CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I LAB Units: CSU hours lab Co-requisite: MLT-120. Introduces the various types of instrumentation used in the clinical chemistry laboratory, including testing parameters, calibration, quality control, preventative maintenance, and some manual procedures. MLT 124 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II LECTURE Prerequisite: MLT-120 and MLT-120L. Co-requisite: MLT-124L. Second in two part clinical chemistry series, emphasizing the endocrine, liver, kidney, and pancreatic functions. Also includes tumor markers, drug screening, and body fluids. MLT 124L CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II LAB Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: MLT-120 and MLT 120L. Co-requisite: MLT-124. Presents more advanced instrumentation used in the clinical chemistry laboratory to test different body systems as well as drug screening, tumor markers, and body fluids. Includes their principles, testing parameters, calibration, quality control, and preventive maintenance. MLT 128 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY/URI- NALYSIS/ COAGULATION PRACTICUM Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: MLT-110 and MLT-110L, MLT-112 and MLT- 112L, MLT-114 and MLT-114L. Provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience in the clinical laboratory hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation departments, emphasizing technique, accuracy, and precision. MLT 129 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY PRACTICUM Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: MLT-116 and MLT-116L. Provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience in the clinical laboratory microbiology department, emphasizing technique, accuracy, and precision. MLT 130 CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY/ IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY PRACTICUM Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: MLT-118 and MLT-118L. Provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience in the serology and blood banking departments, emphasizing technique, accuracy, and precision. MLT 131 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICUM Units: CSU hours lab Prerequisite: MLT-124 and MLT-124L. Provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience in the general and special chemistry departments, emphasizing technique, accuracy, and precision. College of the Canyons 165

166 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MODERN LANGUAGES The Department of Modern Languages offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Modern language studies provide the student with a foundation in written communication skills of the language. From a career and technical point, the program provides skills in useful translation and interpretation. Modern language studies include numerous opportunities in business, commerce and modern language based research. ARABIC ARABIC 101 ELEMENTARY ARABIC I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Introduces Modern Standard Arabic, the form of Arabic used in the spoken and printed media across the Arab World. Develops language skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing within a cultural context with emphasis on communication. Corresponds to the first two years of high school Arabic. Not appropriate for native or heritage speakers. CHINESE CHNESE 101 ELEMENTARY CHINESE I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Introduces Chinese language (Mandarin) with emphasis in developing essential skills in communication. Practice in speaking and understanding as well as reading and writing Chinese characters. Introduces the geography, customs and culture of China. Corresponds to the first two years of high school Chinese. Not appropriate for native or heritage speakers. FRENCH Associate in Arts Degree: French Units Required: 19 FRNCH-101 Elementary French I FRNCH-102 Elementary French II FRNCH-150 Beginning Conversational French. 3.0 FRNCH-201 Intermediate French I FRNCH-202 Intermediate French II FRNCH 101 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Develops language skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing within a cultural context with a strong emphasis on communication. Corresponds to the first two years of high school French. Not appropriate for native speakers. FRNCH 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: FRNCH-101. Continues the study of the fundamentals of the French language, emphasizing correct pronunciation and mastery of a practical vocabulary, oral and written expression, and the study of the cultures of the contemporary French-speaking world. Not appropriate for native speakers. Corresponds to the third year of high school French. FRNCH 150 BEGINNING CONVERSATION- AL FRENCH For students with little or no background in French. Emphasis is on understanding and speaking French in everyday situations, including phrases useful for studying and working in French-speaking countries. FRNCH 198 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE Units: CSU hours lecture Special topics in French language, literature and culture. Presents students with an opportunity for conversation and discussion relating to the French language and to the literatures and cultures of the French-speaking world. Courses are offered in variable formats and for variable units. Consult the current schedule of classes for topics being offered each term. Offered pass/no-pass only. FRNCH 198B SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE Units: CSU hours lecture Special topics in French language, literature and culture. Presents students with an opportunity for conversation and discussion relating to the French language and to the literatures and cultures of the French-speaking world. Courses are offered in variable formats and for variable units. Consult the current schedule of classes for topics being offered each term. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 3 Times. FRNCH 198C FRENCH CULTURE THROUGH CINEMA: THE COLONIAL EXPERIENCE Offered pass/no-pass only. 166 Santa Clarita Community College District

167 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR FRNCH 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: FRNCH-102. Reviews French grammar, emphasizing practical and idiomatic usage as well as analyzing essays, poems and short stories in French by famous authors from the French-speaking world. Corresponds to the fourth year of high school French. FRNCH 202 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: FRNCH-201. Studies more advanced grammatical structures and syntax, emphasizing practical and idiomatic usage, as well as analyzing essays, poems and short stories in French by famous authors from the French-speaking world. GERMAN GERMAN 101 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture An introduction to understanding, speaking, reading and writing simple German, using a basic vocabulary and stressing idiomatic expressions. Intensive drill in pronunciation and the fundamentals of German. Corresponds to the first two years of high school German. GERMAN 102 ELEMENTARY GERMAN II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: GERMAN-101. Develops linguistic and cultural proficiency at the novice high level. Taught in German. Corresponds to the third year of high school German. Not appropriate for native or heritage speakers. ITALIAN ITAL 098 ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Units: hours lecture Presents students with an opportunity for conversation and discussion relating to the Italian language and culture. Topics to be announced per semester, consult current schedule of class. Offered pass/no-pass only. ITAL 101 ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Develops language skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing within a cultural context with a strong emphasis on communication. Emphasizes acquisition of vocabulary, structures, and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension and production of spoken and written Italian at the beginning level. This course is taught in Italian. Corresponds to the first two years of high school Italian. Not appropriate for native or heritage speakers. ITAL 102 ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: ITAL-101. Develops linguistic and cultural proficiency at the novice high level. Taught in Italian. Corresponds to the third year of high school Italian. Not appropriate for native or heritage speakers. ITAL 150 CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN Essentials of Italian for conversational and practical usage. Intensive practice in the expression and comprehension of spoken Italian. May Be Taken 2 Times. SPANISH Associate in Arts Degree: Spanish Units Required: 18 SPAN-150 Beginning Conversational Spanish SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I SPAN-202 Intermediate Spanish II SPAN-240 Introduction to Latin American Literature Plus four units from the following: SPAN-102 Elementary Spanish II SPAN-102A Spanish for Heritage Speakers II SPAN 080A INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY SPANISH I Units: hours lecture Introduces basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish while providing an overview of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Designed for students with little or no previous experience with the Spanish language. Intensive practice in the expression and comprehension of spoken Spanish. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. SPAN 080B INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY SPANISH II Units: hours lecture Strengthens the grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills developed in Spanish 080A and provides further overview of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Provides continuous practice in the expression and comprehension of spoken Spanish. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. SPAN 082A INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I Units: hours lecture Develops a working knowledge of reading and writing skills in Spanish. Course is intended to review and further develop the grammar, vocabulary and conversation acquired in SPAN- 080B. Offered pass/no-pass only. College of the Canyons 167

168 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SPAN 082B INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II Units: hours lecture Builds oral proficiency while presenting a balanced-skills approach to listening, speaking, reading and writing. A continuation of SPAN-082A. Offered pass/no-pass only. SPAN 084A INTENSIVE ADVANCED SPANISH I Units: hours lecture Examines oral proficiency while strengthening reading and writing skills in a cultural context. A continuation of SPAN-082B. Offered pass/no-pass only. SPAN 098D SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: LATIN AMERICA Units: hours lecture Introduces students to the richness and diversity of the cultures of Latin America. Examples of topics include: Latin American art; Latin American celebrations; the conquest of Mexico, South America, Central America; women of Latin America; Pre-Hispanic civilizations; music of Latin America; literary figures of Latin America; and Latin American dialects and others. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. SPAN 101 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Develops linguistic and cultural proficiency at the novice mid-level. Taught in Spanish. Corresponds to the first two years of high school Spanish. Not appropriate for native or heritage speakers. Students who have earned credit for SPAN-101A cannot receive credit for this course. SPAN 101A SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Focuses on developing and strengthening reading and writing skills while exploring Spanish speaking culture. Attention is given to the formal aspects of the language. Emphasis is placed on spelling, punctuation, lexical variations, idioms and cultural components of the Spanish language. This class is designed for students who communicate in Spanish and/or have near-native oral proficiency. This might include students who have acquired the language outside of the classroom setting. Students who have earned credit for SPAN-101 cannot receive credit for this course. SPAN 102A SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: SPAN-101A. Focuses on reading and writing with special attention to formal aspects of the language while exploring the Spanish speaking culture. Designed for students who communicate in Spanish and/or have near-native oral proficiency. Students who have earned credit for SPAN- 102 cannot receive credit for this course. SPAN 150 BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Essentials of Spanish for conversational and practical usage. Intensive practice in the expression and comprehension of spoken Spanish. Emphasizes the practical application of the language, not grammar acquisition or review. May Be Taken 2 Times. SPAN 201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: SPAN-102. Comprehensive review of Spanish grammar. Readings of short stories in Spanish by famous Latin American and Peninsular authors. Discussions and written and oral reports in Spanish based upon reading selections. This course corresponds to the fourth year of high school Spanish. SPAN 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: SPAN-201. Studies more advanced grammatical structures and syntax, emphasizing linguistic and cultural proficiency using cultural and literary materials. SPAN 240 INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE Surveys literature and culture of Latin America from the colonial period to the present, including basic literary concepts and analysis of the four genres, narrative, essay, poetry, and drama within literary movements in Latin America. Lectures and discussions are in Spanish. SPAN 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: SPAN-101. Develops linguistic and cultural proficiency at the novice high level. Taught in Spanish. Corresponds to the third year of high school Spanish. Not appropriate for native or heritage speakers. Students who have earned credit for SPAN-102A cannot receive credit for this course. 168 Santa Clarita Community College District

169 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MUSIC Associate in Arts Degree: Music - Composition The Music Composition program is designed to give students the ability to develop an individualistic artistic voice through the exposure to the rigors of traditional music theory, performance and musicianship, with the option to choose amongst various elective courses to focus on their area of creative interest. The Department of Music offers a comprehensive curriculum to prepare songwriters, electronic minded musicians, symphonic composers, pop and jazz enthusiasts, in the path toward successful creative careers. Music students in this major must participate in at least two major performing groups while enrolled in the program. Students should select a performing group that fits their performance specialty or interest. Units Required: MUSIC-103 Musicianship Skills III MUSIC-104 Musicianship Skills IV Plus nine units from the following: MUSIC-120 Tonal Harmony MUSIC-121 Chromatic Harmony MUSIC-122 Tonal Counterpoint MUSIC-123 Modal Counterpoint MUSIC-126 Pop and Jazz Music Theory Plus six units from the following: MUSIC-118 Popular Songwriting MUSIC-125 Studies in Music Composition MUSIC-127 Orchestration for Strings and Woodwinds MUSIC-128 Orchestration for Brass, Percussion, and Harp MUSIC-142 Electronic Music Composition MUSIC-146 Electronic Music for the Stage Plus two units from the following: MUSIC-131 Keyboard Instruction I MUSIC-132 Keyboard Instruction II MUSIC-160 Guitar Studies I MUSIC-161 Guitar Studies II MUSIC-167 Jazz Guitar Studies I MUSIC-168 Jazz Guitar Studies II Plus two to five units from the following performance courses: MUSIC-116 Performance Ensembles for Music Theater MUSIC-151 Jazz Improvisation MUSIC-153 Studio Jazz Ensemble MUSIC-165 Symphony of the Canyons MUSIC-185 Symphonic Band MUSIC-186 Music Ensemble Recommended electives: MUSIC-100 Fundamentals of Music MUSIC-101 Musicianship Skills I MUSIC-102 Musicianship Skills II Associate in Arts Degree: Music Concert Performance In order to get an Associate Degree in Music Performance, students are required to audition and, once accepted, enroll in Music 189 (Individualized Lessons), to receive instruction on an instrument of their choice. Performance majors will be required to take Music 189 and Music 190 (Applied Performance) for a total of 4 times. Students enrolled in this program will also have to take music theory and musicianship classes to earn the degree and to participate in one of the various instrumental ensembles in residence at the college per semester. The Music-Concert option offers music students an array of traditional symphonic, Jazz ensembles and chamber groups to prepare them toward the successful transfer to four-year institutions, as well as providing valuable experiences to build a professional career in music performance. Music students in this major must participate in at least one major performing group or activity per semester. Students should select a performing group that fits their performance specialty or interest. All ensembles and Jazz Improvisation class are repeatable for credit up to 4 times all total. Units Required: 24 MUSIC-103 Musicianship Skills III MUSIC-104 Musicianship Skills IV Plus six units from the following: MUSIC-120 Tonal Harmony MUSIC-121 Chromatic Harmony MUSIC-122 Tonal Counterpoint MUSIC-123 Modal Counterpoint MUSIC-126 Pop and Jazz Music Theory Take both individualized lesson classes for a total of four units each: MUSIC-189 Individualized Music Lessons MUSIC-190 Applied Performance College of the Canyons 169

170 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Plus eight units from the following: MUSIC-116 Performance Ensembles for Music Theater MUSIC-151 Jazz Improvisation MUSIC-153 Studio Jazz Ensemble MUSIC-165 Symphony of the Canyons MUSIC-185 Symphonic Band MUSIC-186 Music Ensemble Recommended electives: MUSIC-100 Fundamentals of Music MUSIC-101 Musicianship Skills I MUSIC-102 Musicianship Skills II Associate in Arts Degree: Music - Guitar Performance Guitar majors given the recommendation to enroll in any of the several guitar classes offered by the Music Department, while preparing to qualify for private lessons on either Jazz or Classical guitar, through the Individualized Music Lessons program. Students will be required to take Music 189 and Music 190 four times all together. They will also need to enroll in music theory and musicianship classes to earn the degree. Music students in this major must participate in at least one major performing group or activity per semester. Students should select a performing group that fits their performance specialty or interest. Units Required: 24 MUSIC-103 Musicianship Skills III MUSIC-104 Musicianship Skills IV Plus six units from the following: MUSIC-120 Tonal Harmony MUSIC-121 Chromatic Harmony MUSIC-122 Tonal Counterpoint MUSIC-123 Modal Counterpoint MUSIC-126 Pop and Jazz Music Theory Take both courses below for a total of four units each: MUSIC-189 Individualized Music Lessons MUSIC-190 Applied Performance Plus eight units from the following: MUSIC-116 Performance Ensembles for Music Theater MUSIC-151 Jazz Improvisation MUSIC-153 Studio Jazz Ensemble MUSIC-185 Symphonic Band MUSIC-186 Music Ensemble Recommended electives: MUSIC-100 Fundamentals of Music MUSIC-101 Musicianship Skills I MUSIC-102 Musicianship Skills II MUSIC-160 Guitar Studies I MUSIC-161 Guitar Studies II MUSIC-167 Jazz Guitar Studies I MUSIC-168 Jazz Guitar Studies II Associate in Arts Degree: Music - Jazz Performance Students choosing the Jazz option will have access to various college-based ensembles as well as jazz theory and improvisation courses to prepare them to either transfer to a four-year university, or pursue a musical career. There is also the opportunity to enroll in the college's Applied Music courses. For all qualified students, private lessons are offered on the instrument of their choice. All students in this degree must participate in at least one major performing group or activity per semester. Students should select a performing group that fits their performance specialty or interest. Units Required: 18 Fourteen units from the following: MUSIC-101 Musicianship Skills I MUSIC-102 Musicianship Skills II MUSIC-103 Musicianship Skills III MUSIC-104 Musicianship Skills IV MUSIC-120 Tonal Harmony MUSIC-121 Chromatic Harmony MUSIC-122 Tonal Counterpoint MUSIC-123 Modal Counterpoint MUSIC-131 Keyboard Instruction I MUSIC-132 Keyboard Instruction II MUSIC-174 College Chorus OR MUSIC-175 Festival Choir: Voices of the Canyons Plus four units from the following (courses may be repeated): MUSIC-151 Jazz Improvisation MUSIC-153 Studio Jazz Ensemble Santa Clarita Community College District

171 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR Associate in Arts Degree: Music - Voice Performance Students choosing the Voice option will have access to various college-based ensembles as well as theory and improvisation courses to prepare them to either transfer to a four-year university or to pursue musical careers. There is also the opportunity to enroll in the college's Applied Music courses. For all qualified students private lessons are offered for vocalists. All students in this degree must participate in at least one major performing group or activity per semester. Students should select a performing group that fits their performance specialty or interest. The seven unit "Required Electives" option below is only required for the Applied Music option. Units Required: 18 Fourteen units from the following: MUSIC-101 Musicianship Skills I MUSIC-102 Musicianship Skills II MUSIC-103 Musicianship Skills III MUSIC-104 Musicianship Skills IV MUSIC-120 Tonal Harmony MUSIC-121 Chromatic Harmony MUSIC-122 Tonal Counterpoint MUSIC-123 Modal Counterpoint MUSIC-131 Keyboard Instruction I MUSIC-132 Keyboard Instruction II MUSIC-174 College Chorus OR MUSIC-175 Festival Choir: Voices of the Canyons Plus four units from the following (courses may be repeated): MUSIC-140 Vocal Development for Popular Music MUSIC-141 Voice Development: From the Baroque to The 21st Century MUSIC-173 Jazz Vocal Ensemble MUSIC-174 College Chorus MUSIC-175 Festival Choir: Voices of the Canyons MUSIC-176 Chamber Singers MUSIC-177 Women's Choir (Les Chanteuses). 2.0 MUSIC 080 PRELUDE STRINGS ENSEMBLE Units: hours lab Requirement: Audition Introduces orchestral performance for string players without previous orchestral experience. Emphasizes note reading and ensemble skills. Repertoire consists of short pieces of easy to medium easy level. Audition is required. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 081 SANTA CLARITA VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Units: hours lecture, hours lab Requirement: Audition Introduces performance in instrumental ensembles, surveying the evolution of orchestral forms from baroque to the present. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 082 INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA Units: hours lab Requirement: Audition Provides opportunity to apply intermediate musical skills such as playing in upper position on a string instrument, intermediate tonguing and articulation technique on a brass or woodwind instrument, and orchestral mallet techniques on a percussion instrument. Audition is required. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 090L ELECTRONIC MUSIC LAB Units: hours lab A lab for the currently enrolled Music student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the Music lab facility. Note: Students must attend faculty supervised weekly scheduled class time posted in printed schedule. Hours must be accrued at a time separate from any other class in which the student is also registered. This course is not a required course for any certificate or degree in the Music program. Units do not apply to the associates degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC Introduces the elements of music and musical notation; music reading and sight-singing; scales and intervals. MUSIC 101 MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS I Units: UC:CSU hours lab First in a series of four comprehensive training workshops for musicians. It includes intensive practice of sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictations, chord recognition as well as applied music theory exercises. College of the Canyons 171

172 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MUSIC 102 MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS II Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: MUSIC-101. Second in a series of four comprehensive training workshops for musicians through the intensive practice of sight singing, melodic and rhythmic dictations, chord recognition as well as applied music theory exercises. MUSIC 103 MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS III Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: MUSIC-102. Third level in a series of four comprehensive training workshops that provide musicians with intensive practice in sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictations, chord recognition and applied music theory exercises. MUSIC 104 MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS IV Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: MUSIC-103. Fourth in a series of four comprehensive training workshops for musicians through the intensive practice of sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictations, chord recognition as well as applied music theory exercises. MUSIC 105 MUSIC APPRECIATION Surveys musical masterpieces through all eras of musical evolution. Development of the appreciation and understanding of music in relation to culture and other art forms through listening experiences, lecture, and discussion. MUSIC 106 DEVELOPMENT OF JAZZ Presents jazz as a cultural medium, including its historical background and development in the United States. MUSIC 107 HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL Explores the rise of rock and roll as a modern musical genre and examines its influence on modern society. MUSIC 108 WORLD MUSIC Surveys non-western cultures through their musical traditions. MUSIC 112 MUSIC HISTORY Presents the main periods and styles of Western music, from the Middle Ages to the present. Includes the most important composers as well as the cultural context in which their music was created. MUSIC 116 PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES FOR MUSIC THEATER Units: UC:CSU hours lab Rehearsal and performance of music for scenes and complete musical theater productions produced in conjunction with Theater and other performing arts departments. Ability to sing or play a wind, brass, string or percussion instrument is assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 118 POPULAR SONGWRITING Recommended Co-requisite: MUSIC-090L. Introduces the theory and practice of popular songwriting. Music fundamentals and lyric construction for the commercial music industry. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 120 TONAL HARMONY Studies the theory and practice of Western harmony from the 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Major topics include diatonic triads, seventh chords, principles of voice leading, non-harmonic tones and harmonic analysis of music from the classical period [c ]. MUSIC 121 CHROMATIC HARMONY Introduces chromatic harmony of the 19th and early 20th centuries, including emphasis on modulatory techniques, altered chords, formal analysis of Romantic, Impressionist and Modern music literature to late 20th century compositional techniques. MUSIC 122 TONAL COUNTERPOINT Presents forms of counterpoint emphasizing the tonal concept. Analyzes contrapuntal forms in the 18th century style of J.S. Bach, including imitative forms, canon, invention, and fugue. MUSIC 123 MODAL COUNTERPOINT Studies composition practices of the 16th century with emphasis on species counterpoint. Analysis and emulation of motet and mass, fugue, and other musical forms using imitative techniques. MUSIC 125 STUDIES IN MUSIC COMPOSITION Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Technical and historical analysis of works in various music languages. Students will compose individual pieces to be performed by college- based music ensembles. May Be Taken 2 Times. 172 Santa Clarita Community College District

173 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MUSIC 126 POP AND JAZZ MUSIC THEORY Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-100. Focuses on the theoretical principles and practices found within the styles of jazz and pop music. Emphasis is on analytical comprehension of style and chordal understanding. Directed towards the music student interested in understanding and gaining a working knowledge of pop and jazz music. MUSIC 127 ORCHESTRATION FOR STRINGS AND WOODWINDS A study of orchestration using the instruments of the standard symphonic ensemble with emphasis on strings and woodwinds. Course also deals with the use of computers, samplers and synthesizers as tools for the contemporary composer and arranger as well as with the use of instruments from non-european traditions. MUSIC 128 ORCHESTRATION FOR BRASS, PERCUSSION, AND HARP The study of orchestration as it applies to the the instruments of the standard symphonic ensemble with emphasis on brass, percussion, and harp. Course will also deal with the use of computers, samplers and synthesizers as tools for the contemporary composer and arranger, as well as with the use of instruments from non-european traditions. Music 127 & 128 do not need to be taken in sequence. MUSIC 131 KEYBOARD INSTRUCTION I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces piano playing, including scales, chords, sightreading, technical exercises, transposition, improvisation, keyboard theory and beginning piano literature. MUSIC 132 KEYBOARD INSTRUCTION II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-131. Level two piano playing, including music reading, technique, scales, transposition, keyboard harmonization, and simple to intermediate piano literature. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 140 VOCAL DEVELOPMENT FOR POPULAR MUSIC Units: CSU hours lab Develops vocal skills for professional singing of popular music; public performances will be scheduled. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 141 VOICE DEVELOPMENT: FROM THE BAROQUE TO THE 21ST CENTURY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the art and technique of solo singing, including musical theatre repertoire, art songs and arias from the European tradition of the last five centuries, non- Western music, American folk music and spiritual selections. For both beginning and more advanced singers. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 142 ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Composition and production of in-studio music in a variety of contemporary idioms utilizing digital technology. May Be Taken 2 Times. MUSIC 146 ELECTRONIC MUSIC FOR THE STAGE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab The techniques and aesthetics of music created with the computer as a tool for on-stage applications such as theatre and dance, in conjunction with traditional musicians, as well as a self-contained art form. Course will emphasize the techniques of live-electronic manipulation of audio and synthetic sounds. May Be Taken 2 Times. MUSIC 151 JAZZ IMPROVISATION Units: UC:CSU hours lab Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-100. Emphasizes understanding basic theoretical structure as well as stylistic, melodic and rhythmic considerations. Designed to assist the jazz musician. Public performance may be required. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 153 STUDIO JAZZ ENSEMBLE Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: Audition by instructor to ensure satisfactory performance ability. Examines the historical basis of jazz and fosters the improvement of jazz performance skills on wind, string, vocal or percussion instruments through participation in public concerts. Audition through the Department of Music; contact for date, time, and other details. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 159 MUSIC FOR FILM, TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Examines technical and aesthetic tools used in electronic music production, to create soundtracks for motion picture, television, and new media. Explores music production fundamentals, including basic composition techniques in synchronization with a visual counterpart. Formerly MUSIC-129. (Same as MEA-159). May Be Taken 2 Times. College of the Canyons 173

174 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MUSIC 160 GUITAR STUDIES I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces skills for the guitar, including chord structures, sight-reading (open strings and first position), as well as rhythm techniques. MUSIC 161 GUITAR STUDIES II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-160. Advances the study and application of guitar skill through advanced chord structures, sight-reading (open strings through 5th position), and more complex rhythm techniques. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 165 SYMPHONY OF THE CANYONS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: See schedule of classes for audition information. Examines musical styles, performance techniques and basic theoretical analysis as they relate to performance of symphonic literature, as well as orchestra accompaniment of operatic and major choral works. Includes participation in public performance with the ensemble. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 167 JAZZ GUITAR STUDIES I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces position-playing for jazz guitar, including jazz chordal structures, rhythm comping and structural analysis of jazz forms. MUSIC 168 JAZZ GUITAR STUDIES II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-167. An intermediate level study of position-playing for jazz guitar, including jazz chordal structures, rhythm comping and structural analysis of jazz forms. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 169 IMPROVISATION FOR GUITARISTS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-160. Focuses on the many facets of improvising on the guitar, including usage of pentatonic, major, minor and harmonic minor scales along with relative harmonic chord progressions. Performances by soloists from different eras in various styles ranging from the 20s through the 90s in jazz, rock, fusion, country, and Latin will be analyzed. Students will develop techniques to enhance natural abilities of playing by ear, and by utilizing scales and positions on the instrument. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 170 BASS GUITAR STUDIES I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Study and application of basic skills on the electric bass guitar. Course focuses on the construction and performance of bass lines through chord changes in standard popular and jazz repertoire. Students will learn notereading skills on the instrument. MUSIC 171 BASS GUITAR STUDIES II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Second in a series of studies on the application of intermediate skills on the electric bass guitar, including construction and performance of complex bass lines through chord changes in standard popular and jazz repertoire, as well as advanced note-reading skills on the instrument. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 173 JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE Units: UC:CSU hours lab Prerequisite: Audition. Provides the advanced singer an opportunity to learn and develop jazz vocal technique. The repertoire consists of vocal arrangements from standard and progressive jazz schools. This group refines individual selections to high performance standards and represents the College at inter-collegiate festivals, on-campus performances, and in the community. Appropriate sight-singing proficiency and ability to follow a conductor are assumed. Audition through the Department of Music; contact for time, date and other details. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 174 COLLEGE CHORUS Units: CSU hours lab Provides training and singing for the vocal chamber group from all eras in music history. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 175 FESTIVAL CHOIR: VOICES OF THE CANYONS Units: UC:CSU hours lab Examines musical styles, performance practices and rehearsal techniques while refining individual selections to high performance standards and represents the college at inter-collegiate festivals, on-campus performances, and in the community. Field trips may be required. May Be Taken 4 Times. 174 Santa Clarita Community College District

175 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR MUSIC 176 CHAMBER SINGERS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: Audition by instructor to ensure satisfactory performance ability. Contact the Music Department for date, time, and other details. Study and performance of chamber music from the 15th to the 21st centuries, emphasizing the development of skills needed to sing from a variety of choral styles and historical periods. This choral group refines individual selections to high performance standards and represents the college at inter-collegiate festivals, on-campus events, and within the community. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 177 WOMEN'S CHOIR (LES CHANTEUSES) Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: Audition. Studies musical styles and performance practices from an historical perspective as well as learning correct and efficient rehearsal techniques as it applies to the selected choral literature. This choral group refines individual selections to high performance standards and represents the College at intercollegiate festivals, on-campus events, and within the community. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 180 MUSIC BUSINESS Examines the music business industry as it relates to production, recording, manufacturing, publishing and copyrights, performing rights, and marketing. MUSIC 185 SYMPHONIC BAND Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: Audition Recommended Preparation: Ability to play a wind, percussion, or brass instrument is assumed. Emphasizes the performance of college level wind and percussion standards literature including proper playing and performance technique. Extensive warm-up skills will be developed, along with scale studies and rhythmic refinement exercises. Public performances with the symphonic band are required. Audition through the Music Department; contact for time, date and other details. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 186 MUSIC ENSEMBLE Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Explores chamber music literature and practices. Specific technical skills will be addressed including breathing, phrasing, tonguing, bow technique, embouchure development and rehearsal standards. Public performance required. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 189 INDIVIDUALIZED MUSIC LESSONS Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: Audition Co-requisites: MUSIC-190 and one of the following ensemble courses: MUSIC 080, 081, 082, 114, 116, 151, 153, 165, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 185 or 186. Emphasizes technical development and the learning of musical repertoire and the development of concert presentation skills. Individual instruction is provided by appointment. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 190 APPLIED PERFORMANCE Units: UC:CSU hours lab Co-requisite: MUSIC-189. Preparation and presentation of music literature to be performed before the class with a subsequent critique by the other students and instructor. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. MUSIC 191 CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES IN MUSIC PUBLISHING Explores the business of marketing and selling music, including intellectual property statues, copyright law, royalties and music contracts. MUSIC 192 MUSIC BUSINESS Examines the music business industry as it relates to production, recording, manufacturing, publishing, marketing, copyright and performing rights. College of the Canyons 175

176 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NANOTECHNOLOGY NURSING NANO 010 INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY Units: hours lecture Introduces nanotechnology in a descriptive and interdisciplinary way, including an introduction to microscopy used for nanomaterial characterization. College of the Canyons offers two Registered Nurse Programs that are approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses and accredited by the National League for Nurses Accreditation Commission. RN Program Nursing is an art and science incorporating knowledge from the behavioral, biological and physical sciences. It has a holistic concept of health in which the physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual, social and spiritual aspects of human functioning are interrelated, interdependent, and of equal importance. Offered is an Associate Degree in Nursing with a program of clinical components in which the student cares for clients in the acute-care setting, sub-acute setting, and home setting. The program prepares the students for an entry-level position in the health care setting. An RN (Registered Nurse), after taking a national examination, may move directly into the position of beginning staff nurse. The program prepares the student for this test. LVN-RN Career Ladder Program Nursing is an art and science incorporating knowledge from the behavioral, biological and physical sciences. It has a holistic concept of health in which the physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual, social and spiritual aspects of human functioning are interrelated, interdependent, and of equal importance. This program is for students already possessing a LVN license and experience as an LVN that allows them to complete a series of courses providing advance standing due to credit for their experience. Offered is an Associate Degree in Nursing with a program of clinical components in which the student cares for clients in the acute-care setting, sub-acute setting, and home setting. The program prepares the students for an entry-level position in the health care setting. An RN (Registered Nurse), after taking a national examination, may move directly into the position of beginning staff nurse. The program prepares the student for this test. Specific Career Ladder Requirements: LVN to RN applicants must have completed an approved LVN program. The following requirements are due prior to beginning the LVN to RN Program: Proof of approved I.V. certification course Copy of LVN license LVN to RN students are required to work as an LVN a minimum of 4 months and must submit proof of employment prior to Nursing Santa Clarita Community College District

177 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR An additional 30 unit option is available to LVN s. 30 Unit Option: the LVN who chooses the 30-Unit option must have a California vocational nursing license and must meet the microbiology and physiology requirements with a grade of C or better. The applicant must then take NURSING 103, 220, 222, 232. Upon satisfactory completion of these classes, the applicant would be eligible to apply to take the RN licensure examination. The student would NOT be a graduate of College of the Canyons Nursing Program or of the College. Applicants to this curriculum alternative must meet with the nursing director for advisement. RN AND LVN TO RN NURSING PROGRAM PREREQ- UISITES : 1. English 101 (3 units) 2. Anatomy (4 semester units or 6 quarter units) 3. Physiology (4 semester units or 6 quarter units) 4. Microbiology (4 semester units or 6 quarter units) 5. Eligibility for Math 070: Intermediate Algebra The College of the Canyons Registered Nursing Program is committed to servicing the community by providing the highest level of nursing education to all qualified students. The ability to enter the nursing program shall not be hindered by issues of age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, race, or socioeconomic status. Open access shall be the means by which all program participants are selected, all information disseminated, and all selection procedures are determined. Therefore, the following serves as a selection process outline for any, and all, nursing programs at College of the Canyons which require a specific selection process: applications, selection information, and individual program brochures are openly distributed from the Allied Health Office and are provided to any person requesting such data. Potential and current applicants are requested to attend a Nursing Information Session. These sessions are given once each semester. Information covers general campus information and provides specific data pertaining to selection requirements of the nursing programs The counseling department determines transferability of nonnursing courses. The Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Nursing Program Director determines the transferability of nursing courses. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR RN AND LVN TO RN PROGRAMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: To be considered for entrance, all prerequisites and previous nursing courses must be completed with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Completing the prerequisites, however, does not assure admission into the program. Students will be admitted to the program based on their scholastic eligibility and placement on a nursing assessment test as per SB SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY: Scholastic eligibility is determined through a statewide approved formula which calculates the student s probability of successfully completing the ADN program. The formula uses the following criteria: Core Biology GPA all Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology courses taken at the college level. Core Biology repetitions the number of times a student has repeated a Core Biology course including withdrawals. English GPA all credit English course grades regardless of the level of the course. Overall GPA the college GPA as it appears on college transcripts excluding non-credit and not-forcredit courses. Students must have a minimum required score of 70 to be eligible for admission. To be more competitive for admission, students are encourage to: Complete all courses without repeating or withdrawing. Minimum of a 3.0 GPA in all Biology courses Minimum of a 3.0 GPA in all English courses Minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA ASSESSMENT TEST: Qualified applicants will be required to take a state approved nursing assessment test. Students must rank at the required level to be eligible for admission into the program. Currently, this is a 67% composite score based on the California Community College Chancellor s Office recommendation. Valid photo ID must be presented at time of test. RN Applicants: Final selections are made using both multi-criteria screening and random selection. Qualified applicants not selected must reapply in order to be considered. The Allied Health Division Office does not retain applications or transcripts. Students not meeting eligibility criteria are offered a remediation plan. After successful completion, students are eligible to reapply for random selection. LVN to RN Applicants: Qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist (by application date) for the Bridge class, Nursing 103. Upon completion of the Bridge class, the applicant will be placed on a waitlist to enter third semester on a spaceavailable basis. Students not meeting eligibility criteria are offered a remediation plan. After successful completion, students are eligible to reapply and will be placed on a waitlist (first-come, first-serve) upon receipt of application and all required documentation. College of the Canyons 177

178 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RN and LVN to RN Applicants: If the remediation plan is not complete by the deadline, the student is no longer eligible to apply to the program. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Follow current application process as outlined at TRANSFER STUDENTS Students may apply to the RN program by transfer or challenge. Students are not allowed to transfer into the first semester; students must enter first semester as a generic student. Students are only eligible to be considered for transfer if they have been in a nursing program within 12 months of the day their application is accepted and are eligible to re-enter their previous program. Students who have been out of a nursing program for more than 12 months must apply as beginning students. Follow current application process for transfer students as outlined at Provide letter from Director of previous nursing program stating student is clinically safe and eligible to return to their program. Transcripts will be analyzed to see if the student meets current COC Nursing Program selection criteria. Students will not be admitted if they fail to meet the admission requirements. The Director of Nursing determines how the applicant's previous courses correlate with the COC Nursing Program curriculum and determines what portion of the program must be taken in order to complete the nursing program at COC. The Director of Nursing has the right to accept or deny any transfer. Applicants will be notified in writing of acceptance/decline for program. Accepted applicants will be notified as to which portions of the curriculum need to be taken to complete the program. Note: Check with college counselor for associate degree requirements. Approved applicants MUST attend a mandatory orientation and complete the COC Bridge Class, Nursing 103. Upon completing Nursing 103, approved applicants will be placed on a waiting list until an opening in the appropriate course becomes available. Transfer students who have previously failed another RN program will only be allowed one entry into the COC RN program. Students advised by the BRN to take specific courses to obtain a license must also attend a mandatory orientation and complete Nursing 103. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL Nursing Students: Once admitted to any of the RN programs, the student must comply with the following requirements: Proof of vaccination followed by positive titers for Hepatitis B (or signed waiver), rubeola, rubella, mumps Proof of Diophtheria/Tetanus and annual flu vaccinations Negative mantoux or chest x-ray documentation An annual physical examination. The first physicalmust be within six months of beginning classes Current CPR certificate (for health care providers) Student nurse malpractice insurance. Background check 10 panel drug test L. A. City Fire Card Associate in Science Degree: Nursing Registered Nurse Units required: 61 NURSNG-110 Fundamentals NURSNG-111 Pharmacology NURSNG-120 Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing NURSNG-122 Maternal Newborn Pediatric Nursing NURSNG-220 Psychiatric Nursing NURSNG-222 Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing NURSNG-232 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Plus eleven units from the following options: BIOSCI-221 Introduction to Microbiology PSYCH-101 Introduction to Psychology ENGL-101 English Composition OR ENGL-101H Honors English Composition Plus eight units from the following options: BIOSCI-201 Introduction to Human Anatomy BIOSCI-202 Introduction to Human Physiology..4.0 OR BIOSCI-204 Human Anatomy and Physiology I..4.0 BIOSCI-205 Human Anatomy and Physiology II.4.0 OR BIOSCI-250 Human Anatomy and Physiology Plus three units from the following: COMS-105 Speech Fundamentals COMS-105H Speech Fundamentals Honors COMS-223 Small Group Communication In addition to the requirements outlined above, the student is required to take six units of the American Institutions requirement and meet the Math graduation requirement in order to obtain their associate of science degree from College of the Canyons. The physical education and diversity requirements have been waived for the RN students. Students must complete ALL requirements for the associate degree before the student will be allowed to apply for licensure. Consult with a counselor to determine the exact courses needed to complete the degree. 178 Santa Clarita Community College District

179 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR In order to receive an associate degree, RN students must complete all nursing education courses and all general education requirements with a grade of C or better. All requirements for the completion of the nursing program must be fulfilled before the student will be allowed to apply for licensure. Associate in Science Degree: Nursing Career Ladder LVN to RN Units required: 43 NURSNG-103 Nursing Bridge NURSNG-220 Psychiatric Nursing NURSNG-222 Intermediate Medical/ Surgical Nursing NURSNG-232 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Plus eleven units from the following options: BIOSCI-221 Introduction to Microbiology ENGL-101 English Composition PSYCH-101 Introduction to Psychology OR ENGL-101H Honors English Composition Plus eight units from the following options: BIOSCI-201 Introduction to Human Anatomy BIOSCI-202 Introduction to Human Physiology OR BIOSCI-204 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOSCI-205 Human Anatomy and Physiology II OR BIOSCI-250 Human Anatomy and Physiology Plus three units from the following: COMS-105 Speech Fundamentals COMS-105H Speech Fundamentals Honors COMS-223 Small Group Communication In addition to the requirements outlined above, the student is required to take six units of the American Institutions requirement and meet the Math graduation requirement in order to obtain their associate of science degree from College of the Canyons. The physical education and diversity requirements have been waived for the RN students. Students must complete ALL requirements for the associate degree before the student will be allowed to apply for licensure. Consult with a counselor to determine the exact courses needed to complete the degree. GENERAL INFORMATION Accrediting Boards for Registered Nursing and LVN-RN Career Ladder: NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING ACCREDITING COMMISSION (NLNAC) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, Georgia P: (404) F: (404) BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING (BRN) 1170 Durfee Avenue, Suite G South El Monte, CA (626) (626) FAX BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING (BRN) P.O. Box Sacramento, CA (916) CERTIFICATES The Nursing Department offers certificates in health related fields. Students gain experience caring for patients in a variety of community settings. State and local requirements apply to all programs, and students must meet all mandated requirements. Certificate of Specialization: CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (Pending approval) Upon completion of this course and a state test for certification, the student will be able to function as a certified nurse assistant in a skilled nursing facility providing basic patient care for residents. The CNA works underthe supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse. Units required for certificate: 5 NURSNG-050 Nurse Assistant Training Certificate of Specialization: Home Health Aide (Pending approval) This program consists of one class. This class prepares a certified nurse aide to work in the home. The class consists of 20 hours of theory with review of basic patient care concepts and the introduction to skills required to care for patients in the home care setting. The student spends 20 hours in a clinical setting which may be acute care or skilled nursing. Some time will be spent under the direction of the home health nurse performing basic patient care and some light housekeeping in the home. On completion of this course the student s name is submitted to the California Department of Health Services who will issue a certificate allowing the student to work as a home health nurse. Units required for certificate: 1.5 NURSNG-051 Home Health Aide College of the Canyons 179

180 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NURSNG 045 BASIC EKG INTERPRETA- TION Units: hours lecture maximum Provides basic EKG interpretation including basic principles, normal sinus rhythm, dysrhythmias of focal origin and rhythm blocks. Designed for practicing nurses, student nurses, and those seeking to become a monitor technician. Offered credit/no-credit or pass/no-pass only. NURSNG 050 NURSE ASSISTANT TRAIN- ING Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Recommended Preparation: ENGL-091 or ENGL-094. Prerequisite: TB test and physical exam within the last six months. Proof of vaccination for Hepatitis B (or signed waiver), rubeola, rubella, mumps, polio, diphtheria, and tetanus required. In order to register, a packet must be picked up in the Nursing Office. Forms must be completed and submitted to the instructor on the first day of class. Selected fundamental nursing skills needed to care for the hospitalized patient. Includes clinical practice in a skilled nursing facility with emphasis on the role and responsibilities of the nurse assistant, safety principles and infection control, basic patient care skills, and emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the patient. Upon completion, the student will be eligible to take the California test for certification. May be repeated if used for legally mandated training. NURSNG 051 HOME HEALTH AIDE Units: hours lecture maximum, 20.0 hours lab maximum Prerequisite: CNA or Nurse Aide Training course, required immunizations and titres, and a CPR for Health Care Workers card. In order to register, all students must pick up a pre-enrollment packet in the Nursing Office.These forms must be completed and submitted to the instructor on the first day of class. Provides theory and practical application of knowledge and skills needed to function as a home health aide. Emphasis is on the role of the home health aide, interpretation of client needs, personal care services, nutrition, and cleaning and care tasks in the home. Upon completion, students are eligible for California certification. May be repeated if used for legally mandated training. NURSNG 061 INTERPRETATION OF LABORATORY TESTS Units: hours lecture maximum Provides an in-depth review and analysis of laboratory values and integration of the nursing process across the life span. Offered credit/no-credit or pass/no-pass only. NURSNG 080L BEGINNING NURSING LAB- ORATORY Units: hours lab maximum Co-Requisite: NURSNG-103, 110, 111, 120, 122, or NSCOL-100. Open lab for currently enrolled first or second semester nursing students who wish to increase skills through the use of the nursing lab facility. Offered credit/no-credit or pass/no-pass only. May be taken three times for credit. NURSNG 082L ADVANCED NURSING LABORATORY Units: hours lab maximum Co-Requisite: NURSNG-103, 222 or 223. Open lab for currently enrolled third or fourth semester nursing students who wish to increase skills through the use of the nursing lab facility. Students must complete a minimum of 20 hours to earn credit. Offered credit/nocredit or pass/no-pass only. May be taken three times for credit. NURSNG 089 SUCCESS IN FUNDAMEN- TAL NURSING Units: hours lecture maximum Expands on the student s critical thinking abilities related to pathophysiology, nursing process, medications, lab values, answering test questions, dosage calculations, communication skills and ethical and professional issues focusing on content from Nursing 110. Units do not apply to the associate degree. Offered credit/no-credit or pass/no-pass only. NURSNG 092 SUCCESS IN BEGINNING MEDICAL/ SURGICAL NURSING Units: hours lecture Co-requisite: NURSNG-120 Expands on students' critical thinking skills focusing on content from NURSNG-120. Units do not apply to the associate degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. NURSNG 093 SUCCESS IN MATERNAL NEWBORN AND PEDIATRIC NURSING Units: hours lecture Co-requisite: NURSNG-122 Expands on students' critical thinking skills focusing on content from NURSNG-122. Units do not apply to the associate degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. NURSNG 094 SUCCESS IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING Units: hours lecture Co-requisite: NURSNG-220 Expands on students' critical thinking skills focusing on content from NURSNG-220. Units do not apply to the associate degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. 180 Santa Clarita Community College District

181 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR NURSNG 095 SUCCESS IN INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL/ SURGICAL NURSING Units: hours lecture Co-requisite: NURSNG-222 Expands on students' critical thinking skills focusing on content from NURSNG-222. Units do not apply to the associate degree. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. NURSNG 096 SUCCESS IN ADVAN. MED/SURGICAL NURSING Units: hours lecture maximum Expands on the student s critical thinking abilities related to pathophysiology, nursing process, medications, lab values, answering test questions, dosage calculations, communication skills and ethical and professional issues focusing on content from Nursing 232. Units do not apply to the associate degree. Offered credit/no-credit or pass/no-pass only. NURSNG 098 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTHCARE Units: hours lecture maximum Designed to provide a forum in which different topics of interest can be presented for nursing students and nurses working in the community. NURSNG 103 NURSING BRIDGE Units: CSU 27.0 hours lecture maximum, 27.0 hours lab maximum Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. A transition course designed to assist students to successfully integrate into the Registered Nursing Program. Includes conceptual framework, nursing process, communication, RN role, critical thinking, physical assessment, and assessment of student skills. Course is required for all transfer and LVN to RN students. Offered credit/no-credit or pass/no-pass only. NURSNG 110 FUNDAMENTALS Units: CSU 72.0 hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Co-requisite: NURSNG-111 The first in a series of medical/surgical nursing courses. Focuses on foundational skills as well as the care of adult and elderly patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Introduces the concept of patients as integrated beings with physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental, and spiritual dimensions. The nursing process is applied at the basic level to help patients achieve self-care. (Formerly NURSNG-101A & NURSNG-101AL) NURSNG 111 PHARMACOLOGY Units: CSU 9.0 hours lecture maximum, 81.0 hours lab maximum Co-requisite: NURSNG-110 Introduces the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of medications related to selected health disorders. Examines the multifaceted needs of patients as well as changing needs across the life span. Medication administration skills are taught. (Formerly NURSNG-101B and NURSNG-101BL) NURSNG 120 BEGINNING MEDICAL/ SURGICAL NURSING Units: CSU 45.0 hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Prerequisite: NURSNG-110 and NURSNG-111 The second in a series of medical/surgical nursing courses. Examines the care of adult and elderly patients with diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, genitourinary disorders, and disorders of the reproductive system. Expands the understanding of the impact of physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental, and spiritual dimensions on patients' ability to provide selfcare Students apply the nursing process at a beginning level to the multifaceted needs of patients. NURSNG 122 MATERNAL NEWBORN PEDIATRIC NURSING Units: CSU 54.0 hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Prerequisite: NURSNG-120 An integrated course in the care of mother/baby dyads and pediatric patients. Content covers normal and high risk pregnancies, normal growth and development, and common pediatric disorders. The developmental dimension of individuals is more heavily emphasized in the application of the nursing process. The role of the family in enhancing self-care is explored. (Formerly NURSNG- 106 and NURSNG-106L) NURSNG 145 ADVANCED CARDIAC, DYSRHYTHMIAS, RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT Units: CSU 27.0 hours lecture maximum Prerequisite: NURSNG-045 Recommended Preparation: Licensed RN, LVN or RN Nursing Student Examines intermediate through advanced cardiac dysrhythmias and takes the learner beyond the basic ECG interpretation. Explores the manifestations of each rhythm disturbance, to enhance the learners application of nursing management. Expands the understanding of the impact of pathophysiologic consequences of lethal dysrhythmias while applying diagnostic, pharmacologic and therapeutic interventions including updates on interventional technologies. Designed for nursing professionals or student registered nurse. College of the Canyons 181

182 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NURSNG 206 OPERATING ROOM NURSING Units: CSU 90.0 hours lecture maximum Theory of operating room nursing. Encompasses three areas of perioperative nursing care: preoperative assessment and planning, intraoperative implementation, and postoperative evaluation. NURSNG 210 NURSING INTERNSHIP Units: CSU hours lab maximum Prerequisite: NURSNG-120. Clinical internship giving students the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge learned in the nursing program in a sponsoring acute care facility with an assigned preceptor. Students must attend scheduled clinical conferences held by the assigned College of the Canyons nursing faculty member. Students must work 153 hours to receive credit. Offered credit/no-credit or pass/no-pass only. May be taken four times for credit. NURSNG 212 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT Units: CSU 18.0 hours lecture maximum Designed to develop an in-depth review and synthesis of physical assessment skills and knowledge covering the life span. Integration of the health history, physical examination techniques, and the nursing process is emphasized. Offered credit/no-credit or pass/no-pass only. May be taken two times for credit. NURSNG 214 GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING Units: CSU 18.0 hours lecture maximum Recommended Preparation: Designed for RN's, LVN's, or student nurses Introduces the physical and psychosocial issues of aging pertinent to gerontological nursing. Examines medication, nutrition and sleep issues facing the older adult. The effects of external influences placed on the elderly are also addressed. The role of nurse is highlighted by identifying assessment, diagnosis, and interventions for issues presented in class. NURSNG 215 PHARMACOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES Units: CSU 54.0 hours lecture maximum Presents in-depth pharmacological principles, including drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, legal and ethical issues, patient and family education, and dosage calculation. (Formerly NSCOL 275) NURSNG 220 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING Units: CSU 45.0 hours lecture maximum, 81.0 hours lab maximum Prerequisite: NURSNG-122 and PSYCH-101. Focuses on the dynamics of children, adolescents, and adults undergoing psychological stress. Presents a comprehensive overview of psychiatric diseases as well as the applicable nursing care. The multifaceted needs of patients are examined, but the psychological dimension is more heavily emphasized when applying the nursing process to help patients achieve self-care. (Formerly NURSNG-200 and NURSNG-200L) NURSNG 222 INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING Units: CSU 54.0 hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Prerequisite: NURSNG-220. The third in a series of medical/surgical nursing courses. Examines the care of patients with cardiac, respiratory, and neurological diseases. The dynamic interrelationship between the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental, and spiritual dimensions is more fully explored than in previous courses. Use of the nursing process emphasizes focusing and prioritizing care to help patients achieve self-care. (Formerly NURSNG-202 and NURSNG-202L) NURSNG 232 ADVANCED MEDICAL/ SURGICAL NURSING Units: CSU 93.5 hours lecture maximum, 81.0 hours lab maximum Prerequisite: NURSNG-222. The fourth in a series of medical/surgical nursing courses.examines the care of patients with complex multisystem issues. Also examines renal, immune, endocrine, and oncology disorders. Management and leadership skills are used to meet the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental, and spiritual needs of patients in a variety of settings. Students apply the nursing process to help a wide range of patients achieve self-care. (Formerly NURSNG-204 and NURSNG-204L) NURSNG 242 CRITICAL CARE NURSING II Units: CSU 54.0 hours lecture maximum Recommended Preparation: For RN or LVN students. A study of current concepts of critical care nursing of disease processes for each of the major body systems: pulmonary, cardiovascular, neurological, renal, endocrine, hematological, immunologic, gastrointestinal and multisystem. Critical care equipment and procedures related to the care of these clients will be discussed. Psychosocial and ethical and legal aspects of critical care nursing will be addressed. 182 Santa Clarita Community College District

183 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR NURSNG 244 EMERGENCY ROOM NURS- ING Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: NURSNG-222 or RN, LVN license Presents current concepts of emergency room nursing practice related to trauma and major medical/surgical emergencies, including special populations and legal and regulatory issues. NURSNG 246 DISASTER NURSING AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: NURSNG-222 or RN, LVN license Prepares nurses for major public health emergencies, including tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, infectious disease outbreaks, and biological, chemical, and radiological events. Covers information that is applicable to any catastrophe, including legal and ethical issues, psychosocial impact, crisis communications, and care of children during disasters. PARALEGAL The paralegal profession continues to be one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. COC's Paralegal Studies curriculum prepares students for positions as paralegals in order to improve the accessibility, quality, and affordability of legal services. Students who successfully complete the Paralegal Studies Program will have: a broad-based understanding of the American legal system and the practice of law in California; the skills and knowledge needed to work as a paralegal in civil litigation law firms; an understanding of and appreciation for the ethical rules and regulations applicable to the paralegal and other legal professionals; a balanced education based on the integration of legal theory and practical course work; strong written and oral communication skills; the tools necessary to begin a career in a respected and well-paid profession. Successful paralegals have excellent organizational skills, can perform complex, detailed work quickly and accurately, and have the ability to work well under pressure. Examples of tasks commonly delegated to paralegals include performing legal and public records research, obtaining and organizing evidence, interviewing clients and witnesses, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. The Paralegal program, in compliance with the American Bar Association, requires a general education pattern for completion of the associate degree that is different than other majors offered at the college. Please consult with the Counseling Office for the specific requirements. Associate in Arts Degree: Paralegal Studies Units Required: 31 PARLGL-101 Introduction to Law PARLGL-104 Contract Law PARLGL-105 Tort Law PARLGL-106 Legal Analysis and Writing PARLGL-107 Legal Ethics PARLGL-108 Legal Research PARLGL-109 Computer Literacy for Paralegals PARLGL-111 Civil Litigation I PARLGL-112 Civil Litigation II PARLGL-200 Paralegal Seminar POLISC-150 Introduction to American Government and Politics POLISC-150H Introduction to American Government And Politics - Honors College of the Canyons 183

184 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Plus two units from the following: CWE-188PARLGLCooperative Work Experience Education Recommended electives PARLGL-140 Bankruptcy PARLGL-180 Estate Planning PARLGL 101 INTRODUCTION TO LAW Provides an overview of the history, philosophy, and practices of the legal profession - including paralegals - in the United States while introducing legal concepts, terms, and theories. PARLGL 104 CONTRACT LAW Recommended Preparation: PARLGL-101. Examines contract law, including formation of contracts, statute of frauds, third-party rights and remedies, liability for breach of contract, and the Uniform Commercial Code. PARLGL 105 TORT LAW Recommended Prerequisite: PARLGL-101. Introduces tort law including the study of negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts. PARLGL 106 LEGAL ANALYSIS AND WRITING Recommended Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL-101. Examines the processes of analysis and writing found within the legal profession, including techniques used to revise and edit documents. PARLGL 107 LEGAL ETHICS Units: CSU hours lecture Examines legal ethics and rules of professional responsibility, including unauthorized practices of law, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and advice and solicitation, as they affect legal professionals. PARLGL 108 LEGAL RESEARCH Recommended Prerequisite: PARLGL-101. Covers the tools and strategies of legal research, including the examination of court decisions, validating authority, secondary authority, constitutions and statutes, legislative history, administrative materials, computer research programs and data sources, ethics of legal research, appropriate uses of terminology, and summaries of cases and authorities. PARLGL 109 COMPUTER LITERACY FOR PARALEGALS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Presents the specific software applications and document preparation processes used in the legal profession. Familiarity with computer keyboarding and Windows operating system is assumed. PARLGL 110 CIVIL LITIGATION Examines the basic functions and procedures found within a civil law office, including trial preparation, appellate work, discovery, and the review of legal ethics. PARLGL 111 CIVIL LITIGATION I Examines the basic functions and procedures found within a civil law office, including pre-suit considerations, initial pleadings, challenges to pleadings, interrogatories, depositions, discovery law and motion, and the review of legal ethics. Students who have earned credit for PARL- GL 110 cannot receive credit for this course. PARLGL 112 CIVIL LITIGATION II Prerequisite: PARLGL-111. Examines the basic functions and procedures found within a civil law office, including third party depositions, discovery subpoenas, request for admissions, demand for inspection, demand for physical or mental exam, calendaring trial deadlines, preparation for motion for summary judgement, trial and appeal, and the review of legal ethics. Students who have earned credit for PARL- GL-110 cannot receive credit for this course. PARLGL 140 BANKRUPTCY Overview of the basic functions, procedures and ethics involved in various forms of bankruptcy law. Introduces the techniques of intake, preparation, and filing of the necessary forms to resolve bankruptcy cases. PARLGL 180 ESTATE PLANNING Focuses on the preparation of wills, trusts, life insurance, annuities, and tax issues. Examines probate and non-probate procedures, including those used to protect minors and others. 184 Santa Clarita Community College District

185 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR PARLGL 200 PARALEGAL SEMINAR Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: PARLGL-101, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, and POLISC-150. Provides the capstone course for the Paralegal Program, including interning in a law office or other place of employment of paralegals. Students will review rules of ethics, write resumes, create portfolios, practice interview techniques, and develop skills necessary for employment as a paralegal, while participating in a seminar setting. PARLGL 201 AGING AND THE LAW Examines the legal, ethical, and social issues impacting aging adults as well as introduces law-related documentation processes and procedures used to serve older clients. PHILOSOPHY The study of philosophy is designed to acquaint students with the distinctive nature of philosophical activity and to help them increase their skills in analytical and critical thinking about matters of fundamental philosophical concern, i.e. the nature of correct reasoning, the scope and limits of human knowledge, the nature of human free will, the most general and ultimate characteristics of reality, the basis of judgment of right and wrong, and the sources of value and obligation. Philosophy courses seek to assist students in developing skills in critical examination and abstract thought, and to demonstrate the application of the questions and skills of philosophy to practical issues. Courses offered in this program meet general-education and transfer requirements. An associate degree is not available in philosophy. PHILOS 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY Topical introduction to philosophy, including western and non-western philosophies. Surveys major philosophical figures and philosophical issues including theory of knowledge, nature of reality, the mind/body problem, philosophy of religion, political philosophy, and ethical theory. PHILOS 102 INTRODUCTION TO EASTERN RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY Provides students with a basic understanding of the philosophies contained in Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zen, and Shinto. PHILOS 106 CRITICAL REASONING Introduces reasoning skills for evaluating and understanding arguments, including using deductive and inductive logic, identifying common fallacies and evaluating beliefs, claims, and forms of evidence. UC credit limitation: PHILOS-106 and SOCI-108 combined, maximum credit one course. (Formerly PHILOS-205) PHILOS 110 HISTORY OF EARLY PHILOSOPHY Surveys ancient and medieval European philosophical thought from the pre-socratics to the great Athenian philosophers - Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, through medieval philosophy including the philosophical works of Anselm, Augustine, Abelard, and Aquinas. College of the Canyons 185

186 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PHILOS 111 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY: RENAISSANCE THROUGH THE 19TH CENTURY Surveys developing Western philosophical thought from the Renaissance through the 19th century, including the philosophical systems of empiricism, rationalism, skepticism, and idealism. PHILOS 112 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY - 20TH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY Surveys 20th and 21st century investigations into notions of human nature, the place of individuals in history, and the determination of value and choice. Topics include European existentialism (Nietzsche, Sartre, Camus, etc.), analytical philosophy, and contemporary thinkers and movements. PHILOS 120 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS Surveys some of the major classical and contemporary ethical theories with emphasis on their application to typical life situations in a modern society. Formerly PHI- LOS-210. PHILOS 210 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS Surveys some of the major classical and contemporary ethical theories with emphasis on their application to typical life situations in a modern society. PHILOS 215 INTRODUCTION TO BIOETHICS Explores topics in bioethics using leading ethical theories in philosophy to analyze issues such as reproductive rights, genetic science, the environment, stem cell research, and access to healthcare. Facilitates an indepth understanding and application of informed decision-making of ethical criteria in the area of bioethics. PHILOS 225 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION Recommended Preparation: PHILOS-101 or PHILOS Surveys philosophical problems relating to religious belief. Topics include the existence of God, religious experience, the relationship between faith and reason, concepts of God, religion and ethics, miracles, religious language, the problem of evil, personal destiny, and religious diversity. PHILOS 230 SYMBOLIC LOGIC Recommended Preparation: PHILOS-101. Introduces symbolism and methods of modern logic, including translation of arguments in English into formal logic, development of the idea of logical validity, evaluation of arguments by using truth tables and methods of natural deduction. PHILOS 240 CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS Introduces ethical theory and applied contemporary moral issues in areas such as medicine, business, health care, technology, and the environment. PHILOS 250 ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS Recommended Preparation: PHILOS-101. Examines complex moral issues raised by our interactions with non-human animals and the natural world, including pollution, global warming, sustainability, ecofeminism, animal rights, Third World development, property rights, fossil fuel dependency, deep ecology, 'Green' politics, species preservation, rights and duties to nature, and the need for developing new, 'clean' technologies. These issues will be examined in light of ethical theories such as utilitarianism, deontological ethics, and social contract theory. PHILOS 220 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE RELIGION A philosophical overview and study of major world religions, eastern and western. Includes historical roots, major doctrines and figures, and central concerns. 186 Santa Clarita Community College District

187 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR PHOTOGRAPHY This program is designed to prepare a student for an entry-level position in a career related to fine art photography such as fine art photographer, assistant fine art photographer, custom photographic printing, or photographic lab assistant. The student learning outcomes for this program are: Compose effective photographic images using a SLR digital camera, and utilizing rules of composition. Define and apply the vocabulary used in photography. Examine historical and contemporary uses of photography. Evaluate photographic prints using critical and aesthetic standards. Create and design a photographic portfolio, and analyze, appraise and evaluate the portfolios of others photographers (both student and professional). Certificate of Achievement: Fine Art Photography Units Required: 21 ART-111 Art History: Renaissance to Modern ART-124A Drawing I ART-140 Beginning Design: Two- Dimensional Media PHOTO-140 History of Photography PHOTO-150 Introduction to Cameras and Composition PHOTO-295 Professional Practices and Portfolio PHOTO-155 Photography OR PHOTO-160 Black and White Photography Recommended Electives: GMD-105 Digital Imaging PHOTO-171 Handmade Book and Photographic Reproduction Process PHOTO-180 Documentary and Landscape Photography PHOTO-185 Experimental Photography PHOTO-190 Studio Photography PHOTO-195 Color Photography PHOTO-198 Special Topics in Photography PHOTO-201 Independent Projects in Photography PHOTO-280 Large Format Photography and the Zone System PHOTO-285 Advanced Photography PHOTO 090L PHOTOGRAPHIC LAB PRACTICES Units: hours lab A lab for the currently-enrolled photography student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the photography lab facility. Note: Students must attend faculty supervised weekly scheduled class time posted in printed schedule. Hours must be accrued at a time separate from any other class in which the student is also registered. This course is not a required course for any certificate or degree in the photography program. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 091L ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY LAB Units: hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-160. A lab for the currently enrolled advanced photography student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the photography lab facility. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 098 PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK- SHOPS Units: hours lecture, hours lab Explores various techniques and subjects related to photography and photographic processes to be offered in a short-term, workshop style format. Offered pass/no-pass only. PHOTO 140 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY History and appreciation of photography from 19th century to present; relationship with history, culture, technology, art, social values, and other concerns. PHOTO 150 INTRODUCTION TO CAMERAS AND COMPOSITION Explores how artistic and mechanical principles are used to record photographic images. Students review photographic works that include major influences in the photographic world and relate broader artistic and societal issues. No laboratory. It is recommended that students provide a digital or 35 MM film SLR camera capable of manual exposure adjustment. UC credit limitation: PHOTO-150 and 160 combined, maximum credit one course. College of the Canyons 187

188 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PHOTO 155 PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques of photography, including the theory and basic principles of image correction and print technologies. Note: It is recommended that students provide a digital SLR camera capable of manual exposure adjustment. PHOTO 160 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab A beginning course in 35mm black and white photography integrating both mechanical and artistic principles to record photographic images. Acquaints students with basic history, mechanics, optics, chemistry, aesthetics, and lighting principles of elementary black and white photography. The student may furnish a fully manual/adjustable 35mm SLR camera. UC credit limitation: PHOTO-150 and 160 combined, maximum credit one course. PHOTO 171 HANDMADE BOOK AND PHO- TOGRAPHIC REPRODUCTION PROCESS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Explores methods of photographic reproduction processes as related to traditional and non-traditional forms of bookbinding. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 180 DOCUMENTARY AND LAND- SCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-160. Explores documentary and landscape genre photography for its aesthetic, social and political impact. Includes fieldwork and field trips. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 185 EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-155 or PHOTO-160. Designed for the intermediate level student, this course will explore experimental and technical process and creative camera operations, and give opportunity to fully develop an understanding of the alternative methods of photographic print making. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 190 STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-155 and PHOTO-160. Explores the photographic studio through lectures and demonstrations, including medium format cameras, studio light equipment, and the history of studio photography will also be discussed. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 195 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-155 or PHOTO-160. Presents the principles of light and color in digital or film photography and the practice of exposure and color printing. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 198 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab An exploration of various techniques and subjects related to photography and photographic processes. Topics to be announced per semester. Please see the current schedule of classes for specific course description and recommended preparation. PHOTO 200 PORTRAITURE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-155 and PHOTO-160. Explores basic portraiture techniques for commercial photographic and artistic use, utilizing medium format cameras. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 201 INDEPENDENT PROJECTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-150, PHOTO-155, or PHOTO-160. A course for intermediate and advanced students to explore individual photographic projects and techniques. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 210 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-155 or PHOTO-160. Introduces essential skills for a careeer as a wedding photographer, including individual and group portraits, using studio lighting and electronic flash, and developing skills in marketing, pricing and album production. It is recommended that students provide a 35 MM or medium format film or digital SLR camera capable of manual exposure adjustment. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 215 PHOTOJOURNALISM AND NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-150. Introduces contemporary photojournalism and news photography through applications of theory and concepts of visual communication to digital photographic processes to produce news stories, photographic series, and photo-essays. Note: It is recommended that students have access to a Digital SLR camera with manual exposure and interchangeable lenses. (Same as MEA-215). May Be Taken 2 Times. 188 Santa Clarita Community College District

189 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR PHOTO 220 THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Introduces the business of photography, including training and strategies in creating studio space, marketing plans, building clientele, contracts and forms, creating portfolios and pricing. PHOTO 280 LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRA- PHY AND THE ZONE SYSTEM Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-160. Expands black and white film based on utilizing large format cameras, including perspective controls, chemicals and materials, and the zone system and its variations. NOTE: To access facilities outside of class time, students must register for PHOTO-090L. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHOTO 285 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-155 or PHOTO-160. Presents advanced theory, concept development and execution of the creative process. UC credit limitation: PHOTO 160, 285 and ART 250 combined: maximum credit, two courses. May Be Taken 4 Times. PHYSICAL SCIENCE PHYSCI 101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: MATH-070. Introduces the non-science major to a survey of chemistry, and physics. Includes mechanics, heat, light, sound, motion, magnetism, electricity, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reaction rates and their practical applications. Topics are developed with a minimum of mathematical presentation. UC credit limitation: No credit if taken after a college level course in Physics or Chemistry. PHOTO 295 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND PORTFOLIO Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHOTO-160. Provides essential career skills for the field of photography, including preparation and presentation of a photographic portfolio, entrepreneurial and communication skills, and project planning and team work. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (See Kinesiology - Physical Education) College of the Canyons 189

190 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PHYSICS The Physics program provides curriculum concerned with the properties of matter and energy, their interactions and transformations. The Physics program includes both major and non-major courses. The following is a sample of career options available for physics. Most require a baccalaureate degree, and some require a graduate degree: air pollution operations, consumer safety officer, engineer, teacher, astrophysicist and physicist. An associate degree is not available in physics. PHYSIC 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: MATH-070. An introductory survey course in classical and modern physics: motion, gravity, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, relativity, and quantum mechanics. For non-science majors. PHYSIC 221 PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHYSIC-220 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH-212. Presents electric and magnetic fields, circuit theory and electromagnetic induction. PHYSIC 222 PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: WAVE MOTION, HEAT, OPTICS, AND MODERN PHYSICS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHYSIC 220 and MATH-211. Heat, introduction to thermodynamics and kinetic theory, wave motion and sound, geometric and physical optics, and an introduction to modern physics. UC credit limitation: PHYSICS and combined, maximum credit one series. PHYSIC 110 GENERAL PHYSICS I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-102. Introduces the mechanics of solids and fluids, heat and wave motion. Designed for students majoring in the life sciences or any other major requiring a non-calculusbased physics course.uc credit limitation: PHYSICS , and combined, maximum credit one series. PHYSIC 111 GENERAL PHYSICS II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: PHYSIC-110. Introduces electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Designed for students majoring in the life sciences or any other major requiring a non-calculusbased physics course. UC credit limitation: PHYSICS and combined, maximum credit one series. PHYSIC 220 PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: MECHANICS OF SOLIDS AND FLUIDS Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: MATH-211. Presents a calculus-based introductory study of particle and rigid body statics and dynamics, vibrational motion, and fluid mechanics. 190 Santa Clarita Community College District

191 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR POLITICAL SCIENCE Public authority, responsibility, and acquisition of power are studied in the discipline of political science. Introductory courses are for students interested in learning about American government, politics in general and relationships with other political systems in the world. Students majoring in political science who are pre-law will particularly profit from the more advanced courses in the department. Students interested in foreign service, international relations and/or communications will enjoy participating in the Model United Nations program offered by the department. A major in political science is of benefit to students seeking careers in law, the military, economics, law enforcement, business, and public administration. An associate degree is not available in political science. POLISC 150 INTRODUCTION TO AMERI- CAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Examines the institutions, activities, and issues of American and California Governments while presenting an overview of the major ideas and forces that shape the use of public power in American society. The Constitution, the three branches of government, political parties, interest groups, and the media are among the major topics covered. Satisfies the Title V U.S. Constitution requirement and the California State and local government requirement. POLISC 150H INTRODUCTION TO AMERI- CAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS - HONORS Recommended Preparation: ENGL-101. Examines the institutions, activities, and issues of American and California governments, including an overview of the major ideas and forces that shape the use of public power in American society, the Constitution, the three branches of government, political parties, interest groups, and the media. Additional reading, writing, and research techniques are required. POLISC 210 MODEL UNITED NATIONS Studies the norms, rules, and procedures of the United Nations leading to mandatory participation in an intercollegiate United Nations simulation held off-campus. Emphasizes extemporaneous speaking and experiential learning as well as a development of research skills. May Be Taken 4 Times. POLISC 230 POLITICAL THEORY Explores the major political concepts and theories from the early Greeks to modern day political philosophers, including the origins of government, state power, justice, and the distribution of political and economic resources that impact our conceptions of the 'good life'. POLISC 250 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Provides a comparative, analytical, and theoretical study of political cultures, government institutions, and political processes from selected regions of the world. POLISC 270 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Analyzes the basic historical, geographical, economic, ideological, and strategic factors which underlie conflict and cooperation among nations, including between international actors and structures of the international system. POLISC 290 ETHNIC AND GENDER POLITICS Examines the history, issues, and political processes that affect the status and power of ethnic and gender groups which have traditionally been politically and economically disadvantaged in the United States, including issues of inclusion and exclusion; otherness and scapegoating; and, barriers of inequality among politically marginalized groups. POLISC 200 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE Introduces the nature, scope and methodology of political science, including basic concepts, terms, contending theories, institutions and sub-fields in the discipline. This course does not meet the Title V American Institutions requirement in U.S. Constitution, Caifornia state and local government. College of the Canyons 191

192 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PSYCHOLOGY Associate in Arts Degree: Psychology The Associate in Arts degree in Psychology will provide students with an introduction to the field of human behavior including the major perspectives, scientific foundations, and applied areas. The intent is to prepare students for future academic study in the field. The degree includes curriculum that can lead to a baccalaureate degree in psychology at a four-year college or university. The degree can also be a terminal, two-year option of study for students interested in psychology who do not wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in the field. Units Required: PSYCH-101 Introduction to Psychology PSYCH-101H Introduction to Psychology - Honors PSYCH-102 Physiological Psychology PSYCH-103 Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods PSYCH-126 Cognitive Psychology PSYCH-225 Psychology of Learning and Behavior PSYCH-135 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences OR MATH-140 Introductory Statistics Plus three units from the following: PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology PSYCH-230 Human Sexuality PSYCH-235 Psychology of Gender Roles PSYCH-240 Abnormal Psychology PSYCH-272 Adult Development and Aging Plus three units from the following: PSYCH-100 Psychology as a Major and Profession PSYCH-105 Personal Growth and Adjustment PSYCH-109 Social Psychology PSYCH-175 Health Psychology PSYCH-180 Positive Psychology PSYCH 100 PSYCHOLOGY AS A MAJOR AND PROFESSION Introduces the profession of psychology, including careers in the field of psychology. Exposure to prerequisite study, computer, Internet, library, and report writing skills important for success in the psychology major at various educational levels. PSYCH 101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Examine behavior through an exploration of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research findings, and historical trends in psychology. Topics include biological, physiological, and cognitive processes; states of consciousness; learning, memory and intelligence; life span development; psychological disorders and therapies; and social behavior. PSYCH 101H INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - HONORS Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Examines behavior through an explanation of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research findings, and historical trends in psychology. Topics include biological, physiological, and cognitive processes; states of consciousness; learning, memory and intelligence; life span development; psychological disorders and therapies; and social behavior. Additional reading, writing, critical thinking, and research techniques are required. PSYCH 102 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY Prerequisite: PSYCH-101 or PSYCH-101H. Details the functional and anatomical aspects of the nervous system in order to interpret behavior in terms of physiological processes. Topics include the cellular and organizational structure of the nervous system, the effects of psychoactive substances on the nervous system, the means by which sensory systems detect and process environmental events, and the biological basis of a variety of complex behaviors and mental processes. PSYCH 103 INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH METHODS Examines the basic principles and concepts of research methodology used in psychology including: naturalistic observation, case studies, questionnaires, co-relational research, and laboratory experiments. Research design and the process of data analysis are also reviewed using classic studies, while providing added insight into the scientific method. 192 Santa Clarita Community College District

193 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR PSYCH 105 PERSONAL GROWTH AND ADJUSTMENT Emphasizes the application of theoretical psychology to the personal growth and self-knowledge issues relevant to college students. Explores topics such as the search for identity, stress, emotions, and interactions with others. PSYCH 109 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Introduces the psychological theories, psychological research and applications in major areas of social psychology, including communication and social interaction, group dynamics, attitudes, stereotyping and prejudice, altruism and aggression, person perception and social cognition, roles, and cultural differences. PSYCH 126 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Explores the theory and research related to informationprocessing, focusing on attention, perception, memory storage and information retrieval. Also highlights work in artificial intelligence and cognitive neuroscience which serves to describe and explain cognitive processes. PSYCH 135 STATISTICS FOR THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Prerequisite: MATH-070. Examines the methods used in social and behavioral science to analyze and interpret data generated by social and behavioral science research. Emphasis is placed on gathering of data and the computation, interpretation, application, and presentation of statistics. Topics include: measures of central tendency and variability, graphing techniques, descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, sampling, probability, nonparametric and parametric statistics, the normal distribution, t-tests, correlation, one-way and two-way analysis of variance, and use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Same as SOCI-135. UC credit limitation: BUS-291, ECON-291, MATH-140, PSYCH- 135 and SOCI-135 combined, maximum credit one course. PSYCH 172 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Surveys human development, emphasizing changes occurring throughout the lifespan, including the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, schoolchildren, adolescents, and adults. PSYCH 175 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Introduces the research and theoretical and methodological approaches utilized in health psychology, including health behavior, primary prevention techniques, stress and coping strategies, treatment settings, and management of chronic and terminal illnesses. Relationships between psychological, biological, and social factors are also examined. PSYCH 180 POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Explores the theory and research on the sources and effects of positive cognitive states, positive emotional states, and prosocial behavioral processes. Also examines Western and Eastern cultural approaches to the understanding of human strengths, developmental influences on positive functioning, methods for measuring and enhancing human strengths, and the benefits of human strengths, positive experiences and positive environments. PSYCH 225 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR Recommended Preparation: PSYCH-101 or PSYCH- 101H. Introduces behavioral psychology, covering such topics as classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, and behavior modification. PSYCH 230 HUMAN SEXUALITY Prerequisite: PSYCH-101 or PSYCH-101H. Explores the psychological and physiological aspects of human sexuality, including social and biological foundations of sexuality, human anatomy, reproduction, birth process, sexual behavior and attitudes in contemporary society, historical views of sexuality, cross cultural views of sexuality, sexual dysfunction, sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual problems and issues in our society. PSYCH 235 PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER ROLES Examines the psychological development of women and men as related to gender issues, including the development of sex roles and the extent to which these roles influence, or are influenced by physiology, the family, education, work, and interpersonal relationships. College of the Canyons 193

194 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PSYCH 240 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Recommended preparation: PSYCH-101 or PSYCH- 101H. Examines the history, patterns, and causes of maladaptive behavior as reviewed in the field of abnormal psychology, including clinical assessments using the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, therapies, and prevention strategies. PSYCH 272 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING Surveys adult human development and aging, emphasizing changes occurring throughout the adult years. Examines the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth and aging of adults. Cross cultural studies of development and aging will also be discussed throughout the course. PUBLIC SAFETY The College, in conjunction with various community partner agencies, provides additional advanced training courses that are approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.). These advanced training courses are part of the Public Safety (PUBSAF) series, and include concentrations in six distinct disciplines: Administration, Patrol, Investigation, Tactical, Firearms, and instruction for non-sworn personnel. Various formats will occur depending on the subject matter being taught. Course repetition is allowed when courses are used for legally mandated training. All courses in this series are offered using credit/no credit or pass/no pass grading. Registration is limited to students who have successfully completed program prerequisites in all courses listed below. PUBSAF 10 PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized advanced training in all aspects of administrative and leadership practices, management, training and supervision. Courses are designed for upgrading currently employed law enforcement personnel. Course content can cover various topics in various formats such as crowd control, leadership institutes, employee relations, gang supervision and intermediate and advanced incident command systems. PUBSAF 20 PUBLIC SAFETY PATROL Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized advanced training in all aspects of patrol and field operations. Expands knowledge of line enforcement officer, includes topics like patrol, traffic, all levels of bicycle response, motorcycle school, emergency vehicle operations, and driving under the influence observation. PUBSAF 30 PUBLIC SAFETY INVESTIGATION STRATEGY Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized advanced training in all aspects of investigative strategy, procedures and techniques. Expands investigative skills in areas such as assault crimes, arrest and control, auto theft, bank stakeouts, drug recognition, basic detective and vice schools, internal affairs, officer involved shootings, and juvenile procedures. 194 Santa Clarita Community College District

195 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR PUBSAF 40 PUBLIC SAFETY TACTICAL OPERATIONS Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized advanced training in various aspects of policy tactical operation, and procedures. Expands knowledge of tactical police operations and includes topics like all levels of field training and tactics, airborne/grounds operations, gang awareness, protection services in the areas of witness and dignitary protection, radar operations, sex offender registration and enforcement and surveillance techniques. PUBSAF 50 PUBLIC SAFETY FIREARMS TRAINING Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide specialized training in various levels (beginning through advanced) and aspects of firearm uses, operations, skill attainment and training. Topics include all types and skill levels of firearm use: handgun, rifle, pistol, and shotgun, bombs, beanbags, munitions and weapons of mass destruction. PUBSAF 060 PUBLIC SAFETY FOR NON-SWORN PERSONNEL Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provide all levels (beginning through advanced) specialized training in various non-sworn job classifications. Topics vary depending upon the type of training course required, but could include criminal history reporting, DARE training, civilian orientation, computer aided and standard dispatcher training, instructor development, and terrorism awareness. PUBSAF 291PD LAPDPOLICE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING LEVEL III Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provides Los Angeles Police Department Reserve Level III training. Successful completion of this course will also certify the student s ability to proceed to Level II training and will certify the student under P.C PUBSAF 291SO SHERIFF RESERVE DEPUTY LEVEL III Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum A demanding and highly structured course of instruction that will award the student a certification of Level III status upon successful completion. Successful of this course will also certify the student s ability to proceed to Level II training and will certify the student under P.C PUBSAF 292PD LAPDPOLICE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING LEVEL II Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provides Los Angeles Police Department Reserve Level II training. Successful completion of this course will also certify the student s ability to proceed to Level I training and will certify the student under P.C PUBSAF 292SO SHERIFF RESERVE DEPUTY LEVEL II Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provides Sheriff Reserve Deputy Level II training. Successful completion will also certify the student s ability to proceed to Level I training. PUBSAF 293PD LAPDPOLICE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING LEVEL I Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum Provides Los Angeles Police Department Reserve Level I training. Successful completion of this course is equivalent to completing Basic P.O.S.T. Academy and will certify the student as having completed the necessary POST training for employment as a full time police officer. PUBSAF 293SO SHERIFF RESERVE DEPUTY LEVEL I Units: hours lecture maximum, hours lab maximum A demanding and highly structured course that will award the student a certification of Level I status upon successful completion. The highest level of Reserve Officer Training, carrying with it the equivalency of having completed Basic P.O.S.T. Academy. Successful completion of this course will also certify the student as having completed the necessary POST training for employment as a full time Deputy Sheriff. RADIO, TELEVISION AND FILM (See Media Entertainment Arts) College of the Canyons 195

196 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS REAL ESTATE The Real Estate program involves the study of California real estate principles, practices, procedures, law and offers courses mandated by the California Department of Real Estate to prepare those who desire a career in real estate. Students who successfully complete and pass the Real Estate Principles class (REAL 100), the Real Estate Practices class (REAL 101), and one additional class (of the student's choosing) in the Real Estate department become academically qualified for the California Real Estate Salesperson's license. These classes may also be applied to the academic requirement for the California Real Estate Broker's license. Upon successful completion of the full program, the student will be academically qualified to take the California Real Estate Broker s examination. Target occupations for this course of study include Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Brokers, Mortgage Brokers, Property Management, Loan Brokers and Escrow Officer. Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Real Estate Units Required: 26 BUS-201 Principles of Accounting I REAL-100 Real Estate Principles REAL-101 Real Estate Practices REAL-105 Real Estate Financing REAL-115 Legal Aspects of Real Estate REAL-120 Real Estate Appraisal I Plus six units from the following: BUS-211 Business Law REAL-121 Real Estate Appraisal II REAL-130 Escrow Procedures and Processing REAL-150 Mortgage Loan Brokering REAL 100 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES Introduces real estate fundamentals by emphasizing the concepts of real property ownership, the sale of real property, contract law, real property law, appraisal, financing, and the business aspects of buying and selling real estate under California law. A State of California required course for the Real Estate Sales License exam. REAL 101 REAL ESTATE PRACTICES Examines the theoretical and practical aspects of office operation systems, ethics, obtaining and processing listings, fundamentals of escrow, financing and appraisal within the real estate industry. A State of California required course for the Real Estate Sales License. REAL 105 REAL ESTATE FINANCING Overview of real estate finance in California, including analyses of lending sources, loan processing, governmental loans, appraisals and methods of financing commercial and residential properties. This course satisfies one of the California Department of Real Estate Salesperson electives and is required of applicants for the Real Estate Broker examination. REAL 115 LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE Examines California real estate law emphasizing practical applications, including sources of real estate law, classes of property, fixtures, easements, estates or interests in real property, contracts, agency, conveyances, and security devices. REAL 120 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL I Covers real estate appraisals, the appraisal process as well as the different approaches, methods, and techniques used to determine the value of real property. Emphasizes residential and single unit property. Approved by Department of Real Estate (DRE) for Sales and Broker's educational requirements. 196 Santa Clarita Community College District

197 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR REAL 121 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL II Provides an advanced appraisal course covering the methods and techniques used in the appraisal of specialty and more complex income-producing properties. Approved by the California Department of Real Estate for the Sales and Broker's license. REAL 130 ESCROW PROCEDURES AND PROCESSING Provides an overview of the Real Estate escrow process emphasizing on the procedures used in the State of California. Can be used to satisfy the California Department of Real Estate's requirement for both Salespersons or Brokers. REAL 150 MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERING Fundamental theories and principles of Federal and California law regarding Mortgage Loan Brokering. Incorporates California Departments of Real Estate (DRE) and Corporations requirements for Loan Brokering. Qualifies as one of the California DRE classes for the Broker's license. RECREATION MANAGEMENT Associate in Arts Degree: Recreation Management An Associate in Arts degree in Recreational Management involves classes and field experiences which assist the student to prepare for work in the recreation and leisure industry. Recreational managers are responsible for planning and assisting in a variety of programs and overseeing the daily operations of recreational facilities for public agencies (federal, state, county or municipal), private non-profit agencies and business. The diverse curriculum exposes students to the wide range of possibilities for work and career within the recreation and leisure industry. Course work includes courses on recreation and contemporary society, outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation for special populations, and planning programs and events. Units Required: REC-101 Recreation and Leisure in Contemporary Society REC-102 Planning Programs and Events for Recreation Experiences REC-104 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation And Special Populations REC-105 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services Plus 11 to 12 units from the following: REC-103 Recreation and the Natural Environment KPET-120 Emergency Procedures KPET-217 Sports Management HRMGT-101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry SOCI-233 Sociological Issues of Life and Longevity Recommended Electives: BUS-110 Principles of Management PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology College of the Canyons 197

198 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS REC 101 RECREATION AND LEISURE IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY Investigates the contributions of play, leisure and recreation to the social, psychological and economic well being of individuals and groups, incorporating local, regional, national and international perspectives. REC 102 PLANNING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES Presents the principles and practice of effective recreational leadership including program and event planning as it relates to play, recreation, and leisure experiences. Requires field work visits to recreation programs. REC 103 RECREATION AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Introduces recreational use of outdoor/natural areas and the trends, both past and present, that create changing patterns of use, including an overview of human, animal, and technological impacts on outdoor recreation resources. SERVICE LEARNING Service Learning opportunities exist through various courses and are designed to tie volunteer experiences to course content. An associate degree is not available in Service Learning. SRVLR 100 INTRODUCTION TO SERVICE LEARNING Units: CSU hours lecture Introduces the philosophy and methods involved in Service Learning, including experiential learning through community service. REC 104 INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEU- TIC RECREATION AND SPECIAL POPULA- TIONS Introduces the characteristics and needs of individuals with disabilities and special populations as they relate to the delivery of recreation and leisure services, including the nature and function of recreation in rehabilitation agencies and therapeutic settings, plus planning and adapting recreational programs in various settings. REC 105 LEADERSHIP IN RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES Focuses on the foundations of leadership and management skills integral for recreational leaders, emphasizing leadership theories and developing competencies and skills for effective leadership. Examines leadership roles in various recreation and leisure settings. REC 124 CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE EXPERIENCE Units: CSU hours lab Builds students' self confidence, communication skills, and leadership skills through participation in activities which incorporate high and low ropes courses, zip lines and climbing walls. May Be Taken 4 Times. 198 Santa Clarita Community College District

199 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR SIGN LANGUAGE The American Sign Language Interpreting program is a comprehensive two-year program designed to award students with an Associate in Arts degree in American Sign Language Interpreting. The degree will provide students with transfer opportunities to a four-year college or university as well as to equip them with the necessary skills for entry-level positions within the field of interpreting. Students may take American Sign Language courses to satisfy the General Education language requirement. They may also take the courses for pleasure or practical usage in communication with the deaf community, as well as a way to prepare for a profession that will require communication competence in the language. Enrollment in the courses will provide students with opportunities to develop their linguistic skills as well as their cultural awareness. Interpreters work in a variety of settings. These include, but are not limited to: educational, legal, medical, religious, community, theater, rehabilitation, and freelance. Students with an American Sign Language Interpreting degree will develop the following competencies: Advanced American Sign Language skills Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for Interpreters Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of interpreting Knowledge of Deaf Culture Knowledge of interpreting techniques Interpreting skills (English to ASL) Transliterating skills (English to MCE) American Sign Language/MCE to English skills Cultural bridging techniques Idiomatic and specialized vocabulary skills Knowledge of specialized settings and applied techniques Fingerspelling skills: Expressive and receptive Historical knowledge of American Sign Language, Deaf Culture, and Interpreting Knowledge of the structure of American Sign Language Associate in Arts Degree: American Sign Language Interpreting Units Required: 38 SIGN-103 American Sign Language III SIGN-104 American Sign Language IV SIGN-110 American Deaf Culture SIGN-112 Interpreting: Principles and Practices SIGN-200 Specialized Signs and Settings SIGN-201 Interpreting I SIGN-202 Transliterating I SIGN-203 Sign to English Interpreting/Transliterating I SIGN-204 Interpreting II SIGN-205 Transliterating II SIGN-206 Sign to English Interpreting/Transliterating II CWE-188SIGN Plus three units from the following: Cooperative Work Experience Education Recommended electives: ENGL-111 Introduction to Linguistics SIGN-111 Fingerspelling SIGN-113 Creative Uses of Sign SIGN 101 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I Units: UC:CSU hours lecture A fundamental study of American Sign Language (ASL) whereby students develop expressive and receptive language skills through the learning of basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Corresponds to the first two years of ASL offered in high school. Field assignments required. SIGN 102 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: SIGN-101. Continuing study of American Sign Language (ASL) designed to increase the student's proficiency in intermediate ASL communication skills with a continued emphasis on comprehension skills. Course components are: conversational skills, cultural awareness, grammatical features and vocabulary development. Field assignments required. SIGN 103 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: SIGN-102. A continuing study of American Sign Language (ASL) whereby students develop expressive and receptive language skills with an increased emphasis on complex vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Students learn to discuss topics of location, descriptions, complaints, suggestions and requests. Field assignments required. College of the Canyons 199

200 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 200 SIGN 104 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV Units: UC:CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: SIGN-103. An advanced study of American Sign Language (ASL) whereby students develop expressive and receptive language skills with an emphasis placed on fluency and refinement of complex vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural awareness. Students gain a greater ability to utilize various verb types, temporal markers, adverbial and adjectival structures. Field assignments required. SIGN 110 AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE Studies various aspects of American Deaf Culture, including the description of deafness, deaf people, the deaf community as defined by audiology and/or cultural means, service for and by deaf people, and culture as reflected in the arts and language of deaf people. Field assignments required. SIGN 111 FINGERSPELLING Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: SIGN-102. Develops basic skills in receptive and expressive fingerspelling. Strongly recommended for prospective teachers, interpreters, and other professionals working with deaf people. Course taught in American Sign Language. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. SIGN 112 INTERPRETING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES Prerequisite: SIGN-102. Introduces students to the field of sign language interpreting. Students will develop an understanding of the history of interpreting, models of interpretation, professional standards, code of ethics, interpreter assessments, credentialing, roles and responsibilities. SIGN 113 CREATIVE USES OF SIGN Prerequisite: SIGN-103. Introduces students to artistic expressions of American Sign Language including poetry, storytelling, play on signs, songs, puns, jokes, handshape stories, and theatrical presentation of signs. Perspective, movement, characterization, form, and technique will be explored. SIGN 200 SPECIALIZED SIGNS AND SETTINGS Prerequisite: SIGN-104, 110 and 112. Recommended Co-requisites: SIGN-201, 202 and 203. Introduces students to specialized signs for vocabulary and specialized terminology presented in a variety of environments including educational, religious, medical, legal, and theatrical settings. Special settings (deafblind, tactile, oral, teaming, and video-relay) will be analyzed and interpreting techniques will be applied. SIGN 201 INTERPRETING I Prerequisite: SIGN-104, 110 and 112. Recommended Co-requisites: SIGN-200, 202 and 203. Introduces the process of consecutive interpreting including skills for analyzing, processing, and interpreting English meaning while conveying it accurately into American Sign Language. SIGN 202 TRANSLITERATING I Prerequisite: SIGN-104, 110 and 112. Recommended Co-requisites: SIGN-200, 201 and 203. Introduces the process of consecutive transliteration. Students will develop skills in analyzing, processing, and interpreting English meaning while conveying it accurately into a Manually Coded English form. SIGN 203 SIGN TO ENGLISH INTERPRETING/TRANSLITERATING I Prerequisite: SIGN-104, 110 and 112. Recommended Co-requisites: SIGN-200, 201 and 202. Introduces the skills required for accurate Sign to English interpreting/transliteration. Takes a theoretical and practical approach to analyzing the process and discussing common techniques and difficulties. SIGN 204 INTERPRETING II Prerequisite: SIGN-201. Recommended Co-requisites: SIGN-205, and 206. Develops advanced, simultaneous interpreting skills. Includes the skills for analyzing, processing, and interpreting English meaning while conveying it simultaneously into American Sign Language. SIGN 205 TRANSLITERATING II Prerequisite: SIGN-202. Recommended Co-requisites: SIGN-204, and 206. Develops the advanced process of simultaneous transliterating, including skills for analyzing, processing, and interpreting English meaning while conveying it accurately into a Manually Coded English form. SIGN 206 SIGN TO ENGLISH INTERPRET- ING/TRANSLITERATING II Prerequisite: SIGN-203. Recommended Co-requisites: SIGN-204, and 205. Develops the advanced skills and knowledge for accurate simultaneous Sign to English interpretation/transliteration. Takes a theoretical and practical approach to analyzing the process and discussing solutions to common difficulties. Santa Clarita Community College District

201 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR Plus nine units from the following: SOCIAL SCIENCE Associate in Arts Degree: Social Science Social Science is the study of people as members of a society. It examines individual and group behavior, communication and decision-making from a contemporary view, as well as historical roots and evolving perspectives. This degree takes an interdisciplinary approach to the field and is designed to provide an overview of the broad range of courses that constitute and are available in the social sciences. Units Required: 24 Three units from the following: PSYCH-101 Introduction to Psychology PSYCH-101H Introduction to Psychology - Honors PSYCH-172 Developmental Psychology Plus three units from the following: ANTHRO-103 Cultural Anthropology ANTHRO-103H Cultural Anthropology - Honors ANTHRO-210 Indians of California BUS-126 Managing Diversity in the Workplace COMS-260 Communication and Gender ECON-201 Macroeconomics ECON-201H Macroeconomics - Honors GEOG-102 Cultural Geography HIST-120 The Role of Women in the History of the United States HIST-120H The Role of Women in the History of the United States - Honors HIST-240 Latin American Civilization PSYCH-235 Psychology of Gender Roles PSYCH-240 Abnormal Psychology PSYCH-272 Adult Development and Aging SOCI-103 Intimate Relationships and Families SOCI-103H Intimate Relationships and Families Honors SOCI-105 Multiculturalism in the United States SOCI-150 Introduction to Criminology SOCI-200 Introduction to Women's Studies SOCI-200H Introduction to Women's Studies Honors SOCI-233 Sociological Issues of Life and Longevity Plus three units from the following: SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology SOCI-101H Introduction to Sociology - Honors SOCI-207 Social Problems Plus three units from the following: HIST-101 History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West HIST-102 History of Western Civilization: The Modern Era HIST-161 World History I Plus three units from the following: POLISC-230 Political Theory POLISC-250 Comparative Government and Politics POLISC-270 International Relations College of the Canyons 201

202 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Plus three units from the following: SOCIOLOGY Associate in Arts Degree: Sociology The Sociology major is designed to prepare students for further studies in the discipline which will lead to the B.A., M.A., and/or Ph.D.degrees. The Associate in Arts degree in Sociology will provide an introduction to the major theoretical perspectives, research methodologies, and related sub-areas associated with the field. The degree incorporates the primary courses required for the baccalaureate degree at many four-year colleges and universities, as well as establishes the foundation needed for later graduate studies. Students can also pursue the A.A. degree in Sociology, yet decide not to attain the baccalaureate degree. The field of sociology provides students with a broad based knowledge of human behavior and social interaction, which is transferable to a multitude of areas, including education, law, medicine, government, administration of justice, and organizations. Units Required: SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology SOCI-101H Introduction to Sociology - Honors. 3.0 SOCI-102 SOCI-108 Plus six units from the following: Introduction to Sociological Research Methods Thinking Critically About Social Issues Plus twelve units from the following: SOCI-103 Intimate Relationships and Families SOCI-103H Intimate Relationships and Families Honors SOCI-105 Multiculturalism in the United States SOCI-110 Self and Society SOCI-150 Introduction to Criminology SOCI-200 Introduction to Women's Studies SOCI-200H Introduction to Women's Studies Honors SOCI-205 Society and the Environment SOCI-207 Social Problems SOCI-208 Sociology of Death and Dying SOCI-210 Sociology of Deviance, Crime and Social Control SOCI-230 Sociology of Sexualities SOCI-233 Sociological Issues of Life and Longevity SOCI-135 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences OR MATH-140 Introductory Statistics SOCI-136 Recommended Electives: Field Experience in Qualitative Research SOCI 098 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY Units: hours lecture Introduces the discipline of sociology through a selection of special topics, including popular culture, deviance, religion, sexuality, and social stratification. Topics vary each semester. SOCI 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Examines small group interactions and cultural patterns of American and other societies using the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological principles and applications to explain how values, roles, norms, social interaction, and social inequality as well as other concepts influence individuals, groups, and society. SOCI 101H INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY - HONORS Recommended Preparation: ENGL-101. Examines small group interactions and cultural patterns of American and other societies using the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological principles and applications to explain how values, roles, norms, social interaction, and social inequality as well as other concepts influence individuals, groups, and society. Additional reading, writing, and research techniques are required. SOCI 102 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS Introduces scientific methods used in contemporary sociological research with focus on ethics, quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis. SOCI 103 INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES Examines the various forms of intimate partner relationships that exist within a diverse, multicultural society. Social, cultural, and political constructs that apply to the definition, status, and legality of human partnerships are analyzed. 202 Santa Clarita Community College District

203 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR SOCI 103H INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES HONORS Recommended Preparation: ENGL-101. Examines the various forms of intimate partner relationships that exist within a diverse, multicultural society. Social, cultural, and political constructs that apply to the definition, status, and legality of human partnerships are analyzed. Additional reading, writing, and research techniques are required. SOCI 105 MULTICULTURALISM IN THE UNITED STATES Explores several levels of cultural diversity in the context of a complex, modern society, while providing the skills to understand and live in an increasingly multicultural U.S. society. SOCI 108 THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Compares and contrasts the content, meaning and interpretation of social phenomena as reported by the media and scientific community. Literary criticism, logic, argumentation, and persuasion are used to analyze the content and validity of social issues. UC credit limitation: PHILOS-205 and SOCI-108 combined, maximum credit one course. SOCI 110 SELF AND SOCIETY Examines ways in which culture and socialization affect individual conduct, including social structures and social institutions, and their effect on the development of self identity, attitudes, values, and norms of social behavior. SOCI 135 STATISTICS FOR THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Prerequisite: MATH-070. Examines the methods used in social and behavioral science to analyze and interpret data generated by social and behavioral science research. Emphasis is placed on gathering of data and the computation, interpretation, application, and presentation of statistics. Topics include: measures of central tendency and variability, graphing techniques, descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, sampling, probability, nonparametric and parametric statistics, the normal distribution, t-tests, correlation, one-way and two-way analysis of variance, and use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Same as PSYCH-135. UC credit limitation: BUS-291, ECON-291, MATH-140, PSYCH-135 and SOCI-135 combined, maximum credit one course. SOCI 136 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: SOCI-102. Integrates lecture and field experience to enable students to learn and practice qualitative research skills. Field trips are required. May Be Taken 2 Times. SOCI 150 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY Explores the scientific study of crime and criminality and examines the definition of crime and its violations as well as laws and methods used to control criminal behavior. Sociological theories and research methods provide the means of data collection and analysis in understanding the nature of crime, law, and justice. SOCI 200 INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES Provides an overview of the academic field of women s studies, including the topics of socialization, communication, politics, crime, sexuality, and religion. SOCI 200H INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES HONORS Recommended Preparation: ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H. Provides an overview of the academic field of women's studies, including the social and cultural consequences of living in a 'gendered world.' Socialization, communication, politics, crime, sexuality, and religion are examined, as well as the historical and cross-cultural aspects of gender relationships. Additional reading, writing, and research techniques are required. SOCI 201 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE AND NEGLECT Examines violence as it affects various interpersonal and intimate relationships within U.S. domestic environments, including maltreatment types, intergenerational connections, and recurrence patterns that prevail in the absence of effective intervention. SOCI 205 SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Examines the interconnections between the social and biological features of society, as well as the sociological ramifications of environmental policies and cultural practices. College of the Canyons 203

204 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SOCI 207 SOCIAL PROBLEMS Applies sociological principles and the research process to identify and analyze selected contemporary social problems that are occurring in the United States. Issues of crime, substance abuse, overpopulation, poverty, gender violence, and the environment are examined nationally, while global comparisons are also reviewed. SOCI 233 SOCIOLOGICAL ISSUES OF LIFE AND LONGEVITY Examines the life course of older adults and the aging process, including cultural, social, and political influences that shape contemporary concepts of growing old, especially within Western society. SOCI 208 SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING Examines the cultural, social, and political meanings of death as it exists within the United States and abroad. Analyzes the importance of death and its related processes as parts of socially constructed meanings recognized and practiced by society. SOCI 210 SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANCE, CRIME AND SOCIAL CONTROL Provides a sociological explanation of deviance, crime, and social control found within the United States, including the societal norms, values, and beliefs that influence socially constructed definitions of deviant behavior. SOCI 220 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES Introduces the field of human services, including the historical developments, populations, and issues it serves. Emphasizes the role of social work and its related agencies and organizations in the intervention, assessment, and prevention of social conditions among client groups, including those affected by alcohol and substance abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, child maltreatment, and elder abuse. SOCI 221 CASEWORK MANAGEMENT IN HUMAN SERVICES Prerequisite: SOCI-220. Introduces the basic principles and applications of casework management techniques and client interaction strategies used in human services, including intake, assessment, and management. SOCI 230 SOCIOLOGY OF SEXUALITIES Explores sociological theories and research in the area of gender and sexuality, examining the social construction of gender and sexuality from both a micro and macro perspective. SPANISH (See Modern Languages) 204 Santa Clarita Community College District

205 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR SPECIAL EDUCATION SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY The courses in Special Education are designed to provide a foundation of understanding needed for careers in the field of Special Education. These include public school Special Education paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, Speech/Language Pathology assistants, Early Childhood Educators and those interested in transferring for an advanced degree or teaching credential in Special Education. SPECED 101 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisite: PSYCH-172 or ECE-120. Introduces the autism spectrum disorders, and discusses the definition and characteristic symptoms of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Includes the communication process of individuals with autism, and specific issues related to communication will be an area of focus. Common learning characteristics in students with autism will be addressed as well as several educational approaches. SPECED 102 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION Prerequisite: ECE-120 or PSYCH-102. Introduces concepts of behavior management and their application in working with students with special needs, including the theories of behavior, guidance techniques, and effective communication. SLPA 101 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH- LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Provides the first year speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) student with a strong foundation from which to form ideas, draw inferences, and think critically about human communication and its disorders. Includes issues in the field of speech-language pathology such as language and professional jargon, professional standards, legal and ethical issues, and the scope of responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist (SLP) and the speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) in health care and educational settings. SLPA 102 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN Units: CSU hours lecture Focuses on normal verbal and non-verbal communication across the lifespan, leading to an understanding of how the different areas of language contribute to the total communication process in a multi-cultural society. Includes observation techniques and assessment and intervention tools. SLPA 103 VOICE AND ARTICULATION Prerequisites: SLPA-101 and SLPA-102. Introduces the mechanisms by which voice and speech are produced and how to use these mechanisms most efficiently for oral communication. Includes the study of the articulatory foundations of the description and classification of speech sounds. Introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), physiological properties of the speech-producing mechanism, and methods of transcription. Emphasis will be on Standard American English (SAE) along with the comparison to the sound systems of other languages. SLPA 104 CHILDHOOD TREATMENT AND DISORDERS Prerequisite: SLPA-103. Focuses on speech, hearing and communicative disorders which affect children in educational and healthcare settings, including screening procedures, treatment and the use of observational checklists and therapeutic protocol forms. College of the Canyons 205

206 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SLPA 105 ADULT DISORDERS AND TREAT- MENT Prerequisite: SLPA-103. Emphasizes acquired speech, language and hearing disorders in adults including an overview of communicative difficulties that are associated wtih dementia, brain injury and the effects of aging, as well as the scope of speech language pathology assistants' responsibilites within assessment and treatment of the disorders will be delineated. SLPA 109 SLP: PROFESSIONAL ISSUES Units: CSU hours lecture Examines the legal and ethical considerations for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), including the requirements for employment in various work settings, interdisciplinary and supervisory relationships, and the scope of responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, and the principles and procedures for the management of individuals with communicative disorders. SLPA 106 AUGMENTATIVE AND ADAPTIVE COMMUNICATION Units: CSU hours lecture Prerequisites: SLPA-104 and SLPA-105. Introduces augmentative and alternative modes of communication for children and adults who require non-oral means of communication, including assessment, intervention, and planning techniques for a variety of communication devices. SLPA 107A SLPA FIELDWORK PART 1: CHILD EXPERIENCE Units: CSU 9.00 hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: SLPA-106. Provides supervised fieldwork assisting with the clinical management of children with communicative disorders under the direction of a speech-language pathologist, including interacting with children while implementing prescribed remedial plans, assisting in screenings and evaluations, developing and preparing equipment and materials, and managing clinical data. Students must obtain the SLPA pamphlet in the Allied Health Office which explains necessary health clearances and CPR cards needed prior to start of the clinical experience. If these requirements are not met by the start of clinical experience students will not be allowed to continue in the class. May be repeated if used for legally mandated training. SLPA 107B SLPA FIELDWORK PART II: ADULT EXPERIENCE Units: CSU 9.00 hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: SLPA-107B. Provides supervised fieldwork assisting with the clinical management of adults with communicative disorders under the direction of a speech-language pathologist, including interacting with adults while implementing prescribed remedial plans, assisting in evaluations, developing and preparing equipment and materials, and managing clinical data. Students must obtain the SLPA pamphlet in the Allied Health Office, which explains necessary health clearances and CPR cards needed prior to start of the clinical experience. If these requirements are not met by the start of clinical experience students will not be allowed to continue in the class. May be repeated if used for legally mandated training. 206 Santa Clarita Community College District

207 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR THEATRE Associate in Arts Degree: Theatre The theatre program at College of the Canyons is designed to provide students with the lower-division major preparation for transfer to a four-year university with a major in theatre. Career opportunities for theatre professionals are diverse and serve people at all stages of life, in settings that touch our lives almost daily: live theatrical presentations and performances, recorded medium (including: film, television, radio, video, computer games), large public events and conventions, recreation, art and education programming in both the private and public sectors and amusement parks and attractions. Participation in these settings include, performers, designers, writers, directors, and managers. Units Required: THEATR-110 Understanding Theatre THEATR-140 Acting Fundamentals Plus one - two units from the following: THEATR-190 Theatre Production THEATR-190A New Plays Workshop & Production THEATR-190B Theatre Production THEATR-190C Theatre Production - Comedy THEATR-190D Theatre Production - Drama THEATR-192 Theatre for Young Audiences THEATR-193 Summer Theatre Workshop Plus units from the following: THEATR-060 The Business of Acting THEATR-061 Auditioning for Stage, Film and Television THEATR-126 Improvisation THEATR-127 Improvisational Performance THEATR-141 Scene Performance THEATR-144 Acting for the Camera THEATR-161 Musical Theatre THEATR-180 Theatrical Make-Up THEATR-220 Theatre History I THEATR-221 Theatre History II Plus three units from the following: THEATR-120 Stagecraft THEATR-130 Costume Crafts THEATR-150 Introduction to Lighting Design. 3.0 Associate in Arts Degree: Theatre Performance An Associate in Arts degree in Theatre Performance Emphasis offers courses in both theory and practice. Students acquire an immediately useful set of theatre skills, including acting, voice, movement, and scriptanalysis, while working with a wide spectrum of production experiences in which to practice them. Courses in history, theory and criticism place the art of theatre in its larger historical context. The performance major will acquire a strong foundation in theatre and the dramatic form. Requirements for the major include all aspects of the dramatic event: creation, rehearsal, and performance. Practical experience is gained in a number of performance spaces and genres. Students are provided with the opportunity to participate in a professional setting, giving the student an understanding of the theatrical production and dramatic experience. Transfer requirements for four year institutions may differ. See counselor or consult assist.org. Units Required: 23 THEATR-110 Understanding Theatre THEATR-140 Acting Fundamentals THEATR-141 Scene Performance Plus three units from the following: THEATR-120 Stagecraft THEATR-130 Costume Crafts Plus three units from the following: THEATR-190 Theatre Production THEATR-190A New Plays Workshop & Production THEATR-190B Theatre Production THEATR-190C Theatre Production - Comedy THEATR-190D Theatre Production - Drama THEATR-192 Theatre for Young Audiences THEATR-193 Summer Theatre Workshop Plus eight units from the following: THEATR-060 The Business of Acting THEATR-061 Auditioning for Stage, Film and Television THEATR-126 Improvisation THEATR-127 Improvisational Performance THEATR-144 Acting for the Camera College of the Canyons 207

208 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS THEATR-161 Musical Theatre THEATR-195 Solo Performance THEATR-240 Acting Shakespeare THEATR-241 Movement for the Performer THEATR-242 Voice for the Performer Recommended electives: THEATR-060 The Business of Acting THEATR-061 Auditioning for Stage, Film and Television THEATR-126 Improvisation THEATR-161 Musical Theatre THEATR-180 Theatrical Make-Up THEATR-241 Movement for the Performer THEATR-242 Voice for the Performer THEATR 060 THE BUSINESS OF ACTING Units: hours lecture Covers acting as a business and becoming a working professional in the entertainment industry. Topics also include: pictures, resumes, agents, unions, interviewing, auditioning and marketing. THEATR 061 AUDITIONING FOR STAGE, FILM AND TELEVISION Units: hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: THEATR-140. Presents processes for professional work in theatre, television and film, including selection, preparation and performance of material with which to audition. May Be Taken 2 Times. THEATR 090L THEATRE LAB Units: hours lab An lab for currently enrolled theatre students who wish to rehearse and prepare for performance in a theatrical environment. Provides access to additional coaching and instruction. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 100 THEATRE APPRECIATION Surveys theatre by exploring the creation and presentation of theatrical performances. Students are required to attend on-campus and regional live performances. THEATR 110 UNDERSTANDING THEATRE Analyzes theatre and the theatrical event from the audience perspective, including the functions of the producer, architect, playwright, director, actors, designers, and critics. THEATR 120 STAGECRAFT Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides the theory and practical application of scenic elements for the stage including design, construction, painting, rigging, safety practices, methods of shifting scenery, handling scenery and handling properties. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 126 IMPROVISATION Units: UC:CSU hours lab Introduces the principles and practice of theatrical improvisation, including exercises, games and situational scenes designed to hone performance skills. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 127 IMPROVISATIONAL PERFORMANCE Prerequisite: THEATR-126. Further develops spontaneity, physicalization, character and ensemble. Improvisational techniques directed towards live performance. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 130 COSTUME CRAFTS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Basic design and construction techniques as applied to theatrical costuming and the theatre process. Tools, materials, fabrics and construction techniques will be investigated. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 131 COSTUME DESIGN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab An introduction to the process and procedures employed by the costume designer for the theatre. Costume history, design theory, basic construction techniques, fabrics and their various uses will be investigated. THEATR 140 ACTING FUNDAMENTALS Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of acting as an artistic discipline. Analysis of plot, character and language. Development of voice and movement skills. Provides theory and process through the use of games, exercises, performances of scenes, monologues, readings and lecture. THEATR 141 SCENE PERFORMANCE Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: THEATR-140. Designed for more advanced theater students to further develop voice, movement and the ability to analyze dramatic text and characters through extended scene work. May Be Taken 2 Times. 208 Santa Clarita Community College District

209 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR THEATR 144 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA Prerequisite: THEATR-126 or THEATR-140. The practice and study of the fundamental techniques required in acting for the camera. Areas of voice and movement for the camera; blocking; memorization and audition techniques will be addressed. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 150 INTRODUCTION TO LIGHT- ING DESIGN Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the theory and practice of designing light for a live theatrical production. Emphasis on lighting instruments, controls, and the aesthetics of color, distribution, intensity, and movement of light, as well as practical experience in the design and implementation of a light plot. May Be Taken 2 Times. THEATR 161 MUSICAL THEATRE Develops vocal skills, choreographic movement and acting techniques for musical theatre, including exercises, solo and fully-staged scenes. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 170 INTRODUCTION TO STAGE MANAGEMENT Recommended Preparation: THEATR-110. Explores basic stage managerial skills for organizing, preparing, and fulfilling theatrical productions from inception through rehearsal and performance. THEATR 175 INTRODUCTION TO STAGE DIRECTION Prerequisite: THEATR-110. Recommended Preparation: THEATR-140. Introduces the fundamental techniques of stage direction including text analysis, styles and genres, stage composition, blocking, working with actors, and designers. Students will develop fundamental directorial skills and apply them in in-class scene work. THEATR 180 THEATRICAL MAKE-UP Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Theory and practical application in a laboratory setting in all phases of make-up, specifically designed for theatrical use. THEATR 190 THEATRE PRODUCTION Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, 25.5 hours lab Provides a study and laboratory exploration of all aspects of theatre production involving actor, technician and manager, and their contributions to the total aesthetic effect of a dramatic production before a public audience. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 190A NEW PLAYS WORKSHOP & PRODUCTION Units: CSU 8.5 hours lecture, 25.5 hours lab Requirement: Audition. Provides the exploration, development, revision and preparation of new and original theatrical pieces involving playwrights, actors, directors and designers in the process. Offers close examination of the playwright's function in the theatrical process, the playwright and director relationship as well as the performer's participation with and relationship to newly created dramatic work. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 190B THEATRE PRODUCTION Units: CSU 8.5 hours lecture, 25.5 hours lab Explores a classical play through lecture, research and rehearsals. Includes textual analysis, historical research, connecting text to dramatic action on stage, and developing vocal & breath techniques for handling heightened text. Culminates in public performances of the play. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 190C THEATRE PRODUCTION - COMEDY Units: UC:CSU 8.5 hours lecture, 25.5 hours lab Explores a comedic play through lecture, rehearsals and performance, developing physical and vocal technique for comic delivery, including textual analysis, historical research, connecting text to comedic action, culminating in public performances. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 190D THEATRE PRODUCTION - DRAMA Units: UC:CSU 8.5 hours lecture, 25.5 hours lab Explores a dramatic play through lecture, rehearsals, and performance including textual analysis, historical research, connecting text to dramatic action, culminating in public performances. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 192 THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Examines the skills and processes needed to produce live performances of theatrical play scripts suitable for young audiences, including the application of these skills and processes in a public setting. May Be Taken 4 Times. College of the Canyons 209

210 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS THEATR 193 SUMMER THEATRE WORK- SHOP Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Through workshops, rehearsals, and production assignments, students will participate in the production and performance of one or more summer stock presentations. Students participate as a company addressing both performance and technical needs and responsibilities of the productions. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 195 SOLO PERFORMANCE Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: THEATR-140 and/or THE- ATR-126. Introduces the essential elements of an original solo show, including writing, giving and receiving feedback, rewriting, rehearsal and performance. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 220 THEATRE HISTORY I A survey of theater as a product or reflection of its time. Examination and analysis of the effects of major historical epochs to the 18th century upon audience, playwright, actor, director and technician as they have evolved. Readings of representative plays and attendance at performances. THEATR 241 MOVEMENT FOR THE PERFORMER Develops the performer's instrument as it pertains to the body through awareness, relaxation, flexibility, and responsiveness in order to communicate openly and effectively, including movement as a key to character development and as an aid to understanding the complex relationship between the actor, character and text. May Be Taken 3 Times. THEATR 242 VOICE FOR THE PERFORMER Introduces the fundamentals of vocal production for the performer. Develops the performer's instrument as it pertains to the voice by eliminating negative habits and tension and improving vocal support, tonal production, vocal quality and articulation. Explores voice as an aid in understanding the complex relationship between the actor, the character and the text. May Be Taken 4 Times. THEATR 221 THEATRE HISTORY II A study of theater as a product and reflection of its time from the late 18th century to the present. Examination and analysis of the effect of the audiences upon playwright, actor, director and setting. Readings of representative plays. THEATR 230 INTRODUCTION TO PLAY- WRITING Prerequisite: ENGL-101. An introduction to playwriting. Includes discussion and analysis of structure, development of character, writing dialogue, and composition of a two-act play. (Same as ENGL-107) THEATR 240 ACTING SHAKESPEARE Units: UC:CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: THEATR-140. Explores Shakespeare's plays and poetry from a performance perspective, through research, exercises, monologues and scene study. May Be Taken 3 Times. 210 Santa Clarita Community College District

211 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR WATER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Water Systems Technology Water Systems Technology is the study of wastewater treatment and distribution processes. The program is designed to prepare students seeking a career in drinking water treatment and distribution. The Water Systems Technology program also provides instruction for water personnel interested in career advancement as well as continuing education opportunities for state-certified Water Treatment and Water Distribution Operators for certification renewal. Coursework will help prepare students for various certification examinations given by the State of California Department of Health Services. Upon completion of the program, students will acquire skills and knowledge in water treatment concepts, chemical dosage techniques, water distribution, water chemistry, water quality, water mathematical calculations and other skills needed in this vital industry. The students completing the program can become employed as a distribution operator, water treatment plant operator, water service representative, waste water collection worker and/or wastewater treatment operator. Units Required: 21 WATER-030 Waterworks Mathematics WATER-031 Advanced Waterworks Mathematics WATER-040 Water Distribution Operator I WATER-041 Water Distribution Operator II WATER-050 Water Treatment Plant Operation Processes I WATER-051 Water Treatment Chemistry WATER-052 Water Treatment Plant Operation Processes II WATER-060 WATER-061 WATER-062 WATER-098 Recommended electives: Wastewater Treatment and Disposal I Wastewater Treatment and Disposal II Wastewater Treatment and Disposal III Special Topics in Water Technology WATER 020 INTRODUCTION TO WATER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY Units: hours lecture Explores the technologies and career opportunities in the public drinking water, wastewater, and water distribution industries. Designed for students not currently employed in these industries. Topics also include water sources, water quality, water treatment, water distribution, and related topics. WATER 030 WATERWORKS MATHEMATICS Units: hours lecture Introduces the mathematical principles in solving problems related to treatment systems including hydraulic volumes, dimensional analysis, primary and secondary sewage treatments, calculation, and chemical dose rates as it relates to water/wastewater technology. Assists in preparation for the Water Treatment and Water Distribution Certification Examinations. WATER 031 ADVANCED WATERWORKS MATHEMATICS Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: WATER-030. The advanced study of mathematical principles in solving problems related to pump hydraulics: horsepower, flow rates, pump curves, chemical dosages, detention time, filtration and backwash rates, CT calculations and various utility management analysis related to budget preparations, water rate structures, and demand design forecasting. Focuses on mathematical computations within the expected range of knowledge on the California Department of Health Services Certification exams for D3, D4, D5, T3, and T4. WATER 040 WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR I Units: hours lecture Recommended Preparation: WATER-030. Introduces fundamental aspects of water distribution after the water treatment plant, including the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. Also presents design, construction and the functioning of these systems. Assists in preparation for Grade I Water Distribution Operator's Certificate examination given by the State of California Department of Health Services. WATER 041 WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR II Units: hours lecture Recommended Preparation: WATER-040 or four years of employment in a water treatment plant, water distribution system or hold a valid Grade I license. An advanced course in water distribution. Assists in preparation for Grade II Water Distribution Operator's Certificate examination given by the State of California Department of Health Services. College of the Canyons 211

212 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS WATER 050 WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATION PROCESSES I Units: hours lecture Recommended Preparation: WATER-030. Introduces basic water treatment concepts and basic chemical dosage techniques. Assists in preparation for Grade I and II Water Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate examination given by the State of California Department of Health Services. WATER 051 WATER TREATMENT CHEMISTRY Units: hours lecture Recommended Preparation: WATER-050. Examines the chemistry of water treatment and water quality regulations. WATER 052 WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATION PROCESSES II Units: hours lecture Recommended Preparation: WATER-050 and 051. Examines water treatment processes and associated duties commonly encountered within a treatment facility. Assists in qualifying for Grade III and IV Water Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate examination given by the State of California Department of Health Services. WATER 062 WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL III Units: hours lecture Recommended Preparation: WATER-061. Examines phosphorous removal, tertiary treatment, and chemical additions in wastewater treatment and disposal. Assists in preparation for Grade IV or V Water Treatment Operator's Certificate examination given by the State of California Department of Health Services. WATER 098 SPECIAL TOPICS IN WATER TECHNOLOGY Units: hours lecture Special topics of current and recurrent interest in the field of drinking water and/or wastewater. Units awarded are dependent on the number of classroom hours, and vary with each topic. See class schedule for names and descriptions of topics to be addressed. Offered pass/nopass only. WATER 060 WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL I Units: hours lecture Recommended Preparation: WATER-030. Examines wastewater treatment and disposal, including the characteristics of wastewater, sources and quantities of wastewater, individual sewage treatment and disposal systems, pre-treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, and effluent polishing. Assists in preparation for Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate examination given by the State of California Department of Health Services. WATER 061 WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL II Units: hours lecture Recommended Preparation: WATER 060. Presents process control, trouble shooting, wastewater mathematics, and formula manipulations in wastewater treatment and disposal. Assists in preparation for the Grade II or III Water Treatment Operator's Certificate examination given by the State of California Department of Health Services. 212 Santa Clarita Community College District

213 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR WELDING Welding Technology is a career technical education program designed to prepare students for a variety of entrylevel positions in today s welding and fabrication related industries. Course offerings range from basic welding fundamentals to the most technically advanced. Students gain skills in safety procedures, applied theory, metal fabrication, and related welding processes. Emphasis is placed on individual instruction. Instructors are AWS Certified Welding Inspectors/Educators. Students can earn welder certifications in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS), The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), and The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Welding Technology Upon successful completion of the program, students are prepared to enter into the following career opportunities: welder, welding inspector, welding technician/fitter, pipe fitter/welder, and metal fabricator. Units Required: 27 Complete fifteen units from one of the four options below: WELD-100 Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding WELD-101A Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding WELD-101B Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding WELD-101C Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding WELD-103 Metal Sculpturing WELD-104 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WELD-105 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WELD-106 Introduction to Semiautomatic Welding Processes WELD-107 Advanced Semiautomatic Welding Processes OR WELD-120 Industrial Welding I WELD-122 Industrial Welding II WELD-124 Industrial Welding III OR WELD-165 Pipe Welding Fundamentals WELD-166 Pipe Layout and Fabrication WELD-167 Intermediate Pipe Welding Techniques and Practices WELD-168 Advanced Pipe Welding Techniques and Practices OR WELD-092 Introduction to Metal Fabrication WELD-093 Intermediate Metal Fabrication WELD-094 Advanced Metal Fabrication WELD-100 Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding WELD-101A Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding WELD-104 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WELD-106 Introduction to Semiautomatic Welding Processes CWE-188WELD Cooperative Work Experience Education Required electives: ENGL-094 Introduction to Technical Reading and Writing OR ENGL-204 Technical Report Writing MFGT-090 Measurements and Computations WELD-130 Welding Metallurgy WELD-132 Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fabricators Recommended electives: WELD-096 Welding Certification and License Preparation WELD-133 Welding Inspection WELD 080 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING Units: hours lecture Surveys common non-destructive testing (NDT) theories and applications as they relate to industry recognized quality control systems. Emphasizes proper evaluation methods using eddy current test (ET), liquid dye penetrant test (PT), magnetic particle test (MT), radiographic test (RT), and ultrasonic test(ut). Field trips may be required. Units do not apply to the associate degree. WELD 090L WELDING LAB Units: hours lab Prerequisite: Successful completion of one of the following courses: WELD-100, 101A, 101B, 101C, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 120, 122, 124, 150, 165, 166, 167 or 168. A lab for the currently enrolled welding student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the welding lab facility. Offered pass/no-pass only. Units do not apply to the associate degree. May Be Taken 4 Times. College of the Canyons 213

214 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS WELD 091L LAB - METAL FABRICATION Units: hours lab Co-requisite: WELD-093 or WELD-094. A lab for the currently enrolled metal fabrication student who wishes to increase skills through the use of the fabrication lab facility. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. WELD 092 INTRODUCTION TO METAL FABRICATION Units: hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: WELD-132. First in a three-part series of courses examining the principles and practices of metal fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safe proper operation of drilling, cutting, threading, grinding, and related equipment. Students are exposed to layout and design techniques used to fabricate basic metal projects. Units do not apply to the associate degree. WELD 093 INTERMEDIATE METAL FABRICATION Units: hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: WELD-092. Second in a three-part series of courses examining the principles and practices of metal fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safe proper operation of bending, turning, cutting, milling and related equipment. Students are exposed to enhanced layout and design techniques used to fabricate basic metal projects. WELD 094 ADVANCED METAL FABRICATION Units: hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: WELD-093. Third in a three-part series of courses examining the principles and practices of metal fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safe proper operation of metal working equipment. Students construct complex projects that involve design, layout, machining, fabrication, and welding technology. WELD 096 WELDING CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE PREPARATION Units: hours lecture Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of WELD 101C, 124 or 150. Reviews the practical applications and fundamental concepts to prepare students for the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety written structural welding certification. (Formerly WELD-151). WELD 100 INTRODUCTION TO OXY- ACETYLENE WELDING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces oxyacetylene welding techniques on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, exposure to using alternate oxyfuel gasses, and proper torch cutting practices. Includes safety procedures, basic weld joint design, expansion, contraction, and residual stress in the welding of metals. May Be Taken 4 Times. WELD 101A INTRODUCTION TO SHIELD- ED METAL ARC WELDING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab The first of a three-part series introducing the theory and application of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Emphasizes safety procedures, use of SMAW welding equipment and proper welding techniques. WELD 101B INTERMEDIATE SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: WELD-101A. The second in the three-part series in the theory and application of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Emphasizes safety procedures, use of SMAW welding equipment and enhanced welding techniques. WELD 101C ADVANCED SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: WELD-101B. Third in the three-part series in the theory and application of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Emphasizes safety procedures, advanced use of SMAW welding equipment and welding techniques. Welder performance certification is emphasized. WELD 103 METAL SCULPTURING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Provides a foundation in methods of cutting, forming, and shaping of metal using metal joining processes, including riveting, brazing, soldering, and mechanical to create metal sculptures. Proper safety procedures in the use of shop tools and related welding equipment are emphasized. May Be Taken 4 Times. WELD 104 INTRODUCTION TO GAS TUNG- STEN ARC WELDING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Introduces the principles and practices of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including basic welding-joint design, expansion, contraction, and residual stress in welding of metals. 214 Santa Clarita Community College District

215 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR WELD 105 ADVANCED GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: WELD-104. Provides further development and strengthening of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) skills. Emphasizes theory, techniques and applications of GTAW commonly used in the aerospace, pharmaceutical and motor sport industries. Upon completion, students can earn welder performance certifications in accordance with the American Welding Society D17.1 code. (Formerly WELD-160). WELD 106 INTRODUCTION TO SEMIAU- TOMATIC WELDING PROCESSES Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Examines the principles and applications of gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding. Emphasis is placed on welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the flat and horizontal welding position. WELD 107 ADVANCED SEMIAUTOMATIC WELDING PROCESSES Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: WELD-106. Provides advanced principles and practices of gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding. Emphasis is placed on refining manipulative welding skills for welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in all positions. Preparation for welder performance certification is emphasized. WELD 120 INDUSTRIAL WELDING I Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab First in a three-part series of trade technical courses providing theory and vocational skills related to current welding applications. Focuses on oxyacetylene and shielded metal arc welding processes. Examines related safety, mathematics, metallurgy, and weld-joint design associated with welding. WELD 122 INDUSTRIAL WELDING II Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: WELD-120. Second in a three-part series of courses providing theory and skills related to current welding applications. Continued focus on the shielded metal arc welding process. Examines related safety, mathematics, metallurgy, and weld-joint design associated with welding. WELD 124 INDUSTRIAL WELDING III Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Recommended Preparation: WELD-122. Third in a three-part series of trade technical courses providing theory and skills related to current welding applications. Examines the gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding processes. Safety mathematics, metallurgy, and weld-joint design are studied in detail. Provides the levels of proficiency needed for various certifications available in today's welding industry. May Be Taken 4 Times. WELD 130 WELDING METALLURGY Introduces basic metallurgy as applied to welding. Common heat treatment procedures, welding enhancement procedures, and thermal control of stress and strain in relation to ferrous and non-ferrous metals are emphasized. Proper determination of chemical contents of common steels, cast irons, stainless steels, and aluminum alloys are demonstrated. WELD 132 BLUEPRINT READING FOR WELDERS AND FABRICATORS Recommended Preparation: MFGT-100. Examines blueprint interpretation practices commonly used by welding and metal fabrication industries. Exposure to common drawing types, symbols, views, lines, dimensions, and tolerances. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of welding symbols as approved by the American Welding Society (AWS) and International Organization of Standardization (ISO). (Formerly WELD- 110). WELD 133 WELDING INSPECTION Examines weld inspection principles and practices in order to prepare students for the American Welding Society's Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam, including welding theory, hands-on inspection, and a survey of respective welding codes. (Formerly WELD- 140). WELD 165 PIPE WELDING FUNDAMENTALS Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: WELD-101. Examines both theory and application of pipe welding using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Procedures leading to skillfulness in pipe weld-joint design, pre-weld fit up, basic metallurgy, weld symbols, and related codes and standards are emphasized. May Be Taken 3 Times. WELD 166 PIPE LAYOUT AND FABRICATION Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Co-requisite: WELD-165. Explores the fundamental concepts used in the fabrication of pipe constructions and fittings. Emphasis is placed on construction, lateral, sleeve, and branch pipe connections commonly used in the piping industry. Related math calculations and cutting techniques will be utilized to prepare students for entry into a pipe fitting related field. College of the Canyons 215

216 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS WELD 167 INTERMEDIATE PIPE WELDING TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: WELD-165, Recommended Preparation: WELD-166. Continues WELD-165 in the development of pipe welding skills. Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) techniques are explored with respect to today's cross country piping industry. Students are encouraged to earn weld certification in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). WELD 168 ADVANCED PIPE WELDING TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES Units: CSU hours lecture, hours lab Prerequisite: WELD-167. Designed as a capstone course to prepare students for additional weld certifications in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) and recognized by today's high pressure piping industry. WINE STUDIES Certificate of Specialization: Wine Studies The Wine Studies program is designed to provide students desiring employment in the culinary or restaurant industry with foundational knowledge and skills in world viticulture and wine styles. The curriculum provides an introduction to wine appreciation, wine service and wine and food pairings. Upon completion of the program, students will have a well-developed wine palate and will be able to assist customers in wine selection. Units Required: 17 CULARTS-226 Food and Wine Pairing I WINEST-085 Wines of California WINEST-086 Wines of Italy WINEST-087 Wines of France WINEST-088 Wines of Australia & New Zealand WINEST-089 Wines of Spain WINEST-102 World Viticulture and Wine Styles WINEST-104 Introduction to Wine in the Restaurant Certificate of Specialization: Hospitality Wine Service The Hospitality Wine Service program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to providing exceptional wine service in restaurants, hotels and other culinary venues. The program provides introductory knowledge on world viticulture and wine styles but focuses on the food, business and service aspects wine and the role of wine in the hospitality industry. Units Required: 6.5 WINEST-084 Wine Service and Hospitality WINEST-085 Wines of California WINEST-100 Wine Appreciation WINEST 084 WINE SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY Units: hours lecture Introduces the basics of wine service for the food service industry. Appropriate for either hospitality professionals or wine aficiondos. 216 Santa Clarita Community College District

217 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONSRR WINEST 085 WINES OF CALIFORNIA Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: Students must be 21 years of age to enroll. Explores the major wine regions of California including the grape varieties and types of wine production. Includes the wine styles and associated wine laws, structure and culture of California. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. WINEST 086 WINES OF ITALY Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: Students must be 21 years of age to enroll. Introduces the major wine regions of Italy, grape varietals grown, and the wines produced. Includes the process of Italian wine making, the importance of wine in Italian cuisine and culture and the stature Italian wines have achieved worldwide. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. WINEST 087 WINES OF FRANCE Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: Students must be 21 years of age to enroll. Explores the major wine regions of France, the grape varieties and types of wine production. Includes the wine styles and associated wine laws, structure and culture of France. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. WINEST 100 WINE APPRECIATION Prerequisite: Students must be 21 years of age to enroll. Provides the basics of appreciation of different types of wine, including varietal characteristics and other components. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. WINEST 102 WORLD VITICULTURE AND WINE STYLES Prerequisite: Students must be 21 years of age to enroll. Surveys the world of viticulture and the wine industry. Includes the history of viticulture, grapevine anatomy, worldwide grape, raisin and wine production and consumption, world wine regions and sensory evaluations. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. WINEST 104 INTRODUCTION TO WINE IN THE RESTAURANT Examines the management of wine purchasing, storage, and selling for the culinary arts or restaurant management professional. WINEST 088 WINES OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: Students must be 21 years of age to enroll. Explores the major wines of Australia and New Zealand, the grape varieties and types of wine production. Includes the wine styles and associated wine laws, structure and culture of Australia and New Zealand. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. WINEST 089 WINES OF SPAIN Units: hours lecture Prerequisite: Students musy be 21 years of age to enroll. Explores the major wine regions, grape varieties, and types of wine production of Spain. Includes the wine styles and associated wine laws, structure and culture of Spain. Pregnant women and persons with allergies to sulfites are advised not to take this class. Wine will be tasted. College of the Canyons 217

218 CONTINUING EDUCATION / NONCREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUING EDUCATION Noncredit Classes The College s Community Education Department provides lifelong learning classes to residents of all ages with opportunities for professional development, skills development, and language acquisition. These courses are offered tuition-free and are supported by the State of California. Courses include English as a Second Language (ESL), Immigrant Education & Citizenship, College Success Skills, programs for Older Adults (Emeritus College), Health and Safety Education, and Career Technical Education programs. Some courses may require a materials fee to be paid at the time of registration to cover the cost of supplies and materials given to students during the class. This fee does not cover the cost of any required textbooks. COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (BASIC SKILLS) Certificate of Completion: Basic Secondary Math Skills Completing the sequence of basic secondary math skills will prepare students for improved employment in a number of high employment areas, especially in the health care professions, including: medical assistant, dental assistant, emergency medical technician, paramedic, nursing assistant, and pharmacy technician. In addition, basic secondary math skills will prepare students for employment as postsecondary vocational instructors. Finally, basic secondary math skills will prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate institution. Units Required: 0 NC.BCSK-M01 HSD Algebra I A/B/C NC.BCSK-M03 HSD Geometry I A/B/C NC.BCSK-M04 HSD Algebra II A/B Certificate of Completion: General Education Development Preparation This certificate prepares students to take the General Education Development exam. Units Required: 0 NC.BCSK-50 Test Taking Skills NC.BCSK-100 GED Preparation Certificate of Completion: CAHSEE *PENDING STATE APPROVAL This certificate is designed to prepare students to successfully pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Units Required: 0 NC.BCSK-50 Test Taking Skills NC.BCSK-090 CAHSEE Preparation Certificate of Competency: Academic Skills *PENDING STATE APPROVAL Students who receive this certificate have demonstrated mastery of skills in English and mathematics at the elementary and secondary levels. Units Required: 0 NC.BCSK-080 Academic Skills I NC.BCSK-085 Academic Skills II Certificate of Completion: Summer Bridge This certificate is designed to facilitate the transition of students from high school or other pre-collegiate education into an academically successful and well-balanced college lifestyle. NC.BCSK-SBC Summer Bridge Counseling NC.BCSK-SBE Summer Bridge English NC.BCSK-SBM Summer Bridge Math College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District

219 COMMUNITY EDUCATION / NONCREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DISCRIPTIONS NC.BCSK AP HSD PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT SEMINAR Units: 0.00 Elective toward the high school diploma: designed to help students prepare/enhance learning skills to succeed in Advanced Placement courses at the high school level. Provides background in concepts of the College Board to help students with study skills, note taking, research paper writing, essay and Document Based Question writing. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK 050 TEST TAKING SKILLS Units: 0.00 Addresses the skills necessary to become a successful test-taker, including test anxiety, test types, study tips, time management, and academic integrity. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/nopass only. NC.BCSK 080 ACADEMIC SKILLS I Units: 0.00 Develops basic reading, writing, and math skills through individualized, computer-assisted instruction. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK 085 ACADEMIC SKILLS II Units: 0.00 Continues to develop reading, writing, and math skills through individualized, computer-assisted instruction. This course may be offered open entry-open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK 090 CAHSEE PREPARATION Units: 0.00 Provides English and math instruction targeting California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) competencies for students who have not yet passed either the mathematics or the English portions of the exam. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK 100 GED PREPARATION Units: 0.00 Prepares students to pass the five sections of the General Education Development Test: Reading, Writing I and II (essay), Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. Students should have basic computer literacy to utilize GED tutorial software. This ocurse may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK E04 HSD ENGLISH 12 Units: 0.00 English 12 may be offered as English 12 AB, or English 12 Mythology and Folklore. Designed to meet high school diploma requirement. Expands and polishes skills in rhetoric, composition, speech and literary analysis. Modes of discourse taught are description, narration, exposition, literary analysis and argument/persuasion. Students will read and analyze works in all literary genres of world literature while paying particular attention to British and American authors. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK E19 STUDY TECHNIQUES Units: 0.00 Improve skills necessary for good study habits including organizing study materials, time management, concentration techniques, test preparation, test taking strategies, memory improvement, listening skills, and note taking. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK E20 SPELLING TECHNIQUES Units: 0.00 Designed to improve spelling skills. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK E21 GRAMMAR AND SENTENCE WRITING Units: 0.00 Reviews the fundamentals of English with emphasis on improvement of sentence grammar, word usage, mechanics and punctuation. Students focus on subjects, pronouns, verbs, avoiding fragments and run-ons, and writing coherent, grammatical sentences. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/nopass only. NC.BCSK H01 HSD ART 1A DIGITAL Units: 0.00 Elective toward the high school diploma: Introductory level investigation of digital art marking. Digital creative software and equipment will be introduced and basic skills developed. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK H02 HSD ART 1B DIGITAL Units: 0.00 Elective toward the high school diploma: Introductory level investigation of digital art marking. Digital creative software and equipment will be introduced and basic skills developed in Art 1A will be distilled and further developed. Focuses on image making through drawing, photography, image manipulation, problem solving and the fundamentals of art and design. Students will produce a series of artworks utilizing digital technology and software in a variety of approaches. Offered pass/nopass only. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 219

220 CONTINUING EDUCATION / NONCREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NC.BCSK H04 HSD ASTRONOMY Units: 0.00 Elective toward the high school diploma: Designed to gain skills in astronomical observation which will require limited field work during night hours at home. Astronomy topics such as the Big Bang Theory, galaxies, black holes, stars, the sun, NASA explorations and the planets, the moon, comets and asteroids will be covered. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK H06 HSD MODERN CIVILIZATION Units: 0.00 Designed to meet high school diploma requirement: Introduces major epochs, eras, events and turning points that have shaped human societies. Includes the historical and geographical relationships of individuals and groups, following the chronological flow of events and relationships they create between the past and present. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK H07 HSD U.S. HISTORY A/B Units: 0.00 Provides a review of two themes: the Nation's constitutional framework dividing power between the states and the federal government, and the industrial transformation of the new nation. Also examines major turning points in American history in the twentieth century. Emphasis is given to the expanding role of the federal government and issues between minority rights and majority power; the emergence of modern corporate economy; the impact of technology on American society and culture; change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movements toward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK H08 HSD PAINTING AND DRAWING STUDIO A/B Units: 0.00 Elective toward the high school diploma: course is designed for students interested in completing an Advanced Placement Exam. Projects are structured to meet the College Board Exam requirements. Emphasis is placed on volume of quality pieces. Students will learn techniques and skills used in drawing and painting including working from models and still life display, and study styles and genres of art. NC.BCSK H10 HSD PSYCHOLOGY Units: 0.00 Elective toward the high school diploma: Provides students with a broader understanding of human behavior. Major areas explored are learning, development and maturation, personality, motivation and emotion, and various behavioral disorders. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK H12 HSD SOCIOLOGY Units: 0.00 Elective toward the high school diploma: Acquaints students with the points of view and the vocabulary which enable the sociologist to comment on, criticize, and better understand the changing social forces which shape American culture. Topics include social change, contemporary social problems, major social institutions such as the family and public education, American class structure, and values and comparative culture. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK H14 HSD PHYSICS Units: 0.00 Elective toward the high school diploma: This course is designed to meet the need of college preparatory students. Topics include forces, work, motion, energy, relativity, and matter. One of the basic unifying themes of this program is that science is inquiry. Extensive time is spent in the laboratory. Open-ended experiments help the student develop a critical and creative attitude toward inquiry. The student is given the opportunity to learn proper laboratory procedures, scientific processes, analysis of data, effects of new discoveries, and the use of some sophisticated equipment and techniques. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK H15 HSD CHEMISTRY Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: NC.BCSK-M01. High school chemistry content that supports the theme that science is inquiry. Topics covered include: characteristics of matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, nomenclature, chemical formulas, nuclear energy sources, and nature of organic compounds. Extensive time is spent in the lab. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK H16 HSD HEALTH Units: 0.00 Promotes student wellness behaviors through the study of first aid, substance abuse prevention, diseases and disorders, nutrition, family health, and mental and emotional health issues. HSD Health meets the health requirement for high school graduation. Offered pass/nopass only. NC.BCSK M01 HSD ALGEBRA I A/B/C Units: 0.00 Algebra I A/B/C is a high school course utilizing a formula approach to the development of algebraic skills and concepts. These skills are necessary for students who plan to continue in geometry and other advanced college-preparatory courses. Concepts of directed numbers, sets, linear equations, and inequality solving and word problem solving are expected to be mastered. Additional concepts will include graphing, systems of equations, quadratic equations solving, algebraic fractions, and word problems. Completing the A/B/C sequence fulfills the algebra requirements for graduation. Offered pass/no-pass only. 220 Santa Clarita Community College District

221 COMMUNITY EDUCATION / NONCREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DISCRIPTIONS NC.BCSK M03 HSD GEOMETRY I A/B/C Units: 0.00 For the high school diploma: Geometric concepts will be developed through substantial exposure to problem-solving skills and processes, and consistent use of logical reasoning processes. Students will apply geometry principles to other areas of mathematics, other disciplines and real-life applications. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK M04 HSD ALGEBRA II A/B Units: 0.00 For the high school diploma: Algebra II is an elective course in mathematics building on the mathematical contents of Algebra 1 A/B, Algebra ABC, and Geometry 1 AB, Geometry ABC. Statistical application shall be integrated throughout the course. Emphasis shall be placed on abstract thinking skills, appropriate use of technology, and the interdisciplinary application of mathematics. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK M05 HSD ALGEBRA II/TRIGONOMETRY Units: 0.00 For the high school diploma: Extends the concepts of Algebra I to logarithms, rational exponents, polynomial functions, systems of quadratic equations, conics, complex numbers, sequences and series, introduction to probability, some statistics and right and oblique triangle trigonometry. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK M06 HSD ADVANCED MATH TOPICS Units: 0.00 For the high school diploma: Reviews algebra topics to enhance performance on college entrance and placement exams. This course is recommended for students who want to take an advanced math course. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK M07 HSD TRIGONOMETRY Units: 0.00 Trigonometry, a one-semester high school course. Topics include circular functions and their graphs, polar coordinates, trigonometric identities and equations, triangle trigonometry, trigonometric addition formulas, double and half-angle formulas. Trigonometry is a comprehensive study of trigonometric functions with emphasis on application. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK MA1 ESSENTIAL ARITHMETIC Units: 0.00 A first course in basic arithmetic including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numerals, decimals, and percents. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK MA2 MATH SKILLS FOR NURSES Units: 0.00 Introduction to medication dosage calculations and dimensional analysis. Includes a review of arithmetic, the metric system, apothecary, household systems, conversions between the systems, calculating oral medication dosages, intravenous fluid calculations and injections. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK SBC SUMMER BRIDGE COUNSELING Units: 0.00 Co-requisite: NC.BCSK-SBE and NC.BCSK-SBM. Develops college success skill through discussion of college procedures, student rights, learning skills and study skills, including close collaboration with co-requisite English and mathematics courses to help ensure application of skills to materials covered in those subjects. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK SBE SUMMER BRIDGE ENGLISH Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: ENGL-071 or placement into ENGL-081 as determined by the COC English assessment process. Co-requisite: NC.BCSK-SBC and NC.BCSK-SBM. Designed to facilitate the transition of students from high school or other pre-collegiate education into an academically successful and well-balanced college lifestyle, this course will focus on the fundamentals of composing source-based paragraphs for students who need a review of intermediate English topics before entering introductory college English. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK SBM SUMMER BRIDGE MATH Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: MATH-025 or MATH-026 or placement as determined by the COC math assessment process. Co-requisite: NC.BCSK-SBC and NC.BCSK-SBE. Designed to facilitate the transition of students from high school into an academically successful and well-balanced college lifestyle, this course focuses on the fundamental concepts of pre-algebra for those who need a review of topics before entering elementary algebra. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.BCSK S02 HSD SPANISH IB Units: 0.00 Elective toward the high school diploma: Beginning language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are taught with an initial emphasis on listening and speaking. An understanding of the spoken language will be stressed through correct pronunciation and intonation, the development of correct speech patterns, simple dialogues and narratives, and reading. Various aspects of Spanish culture are included. Offered pass/no-pass only. College of the Canyons 221

222 CONTINUING EDUCATION / NONCREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NC.BCSK S04 HSD SPANISH IIB Units: 0.00 Elective for the high school diploma: Spanish II is a communicative based college preparatory course which further develops the student's ability to listen, speak, read, and write Spanish. These four skills, in addition to culture, reinforce one another in making students independent users of Spanish. Language is presented thematically, allowing the student to gain confidence and to be as creative as possible in expressing their ideas. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.TUTR 094 SUPERVISED TUTORING Units: 0.00 Provides individualized and group activities designed to support success in the classroom setting. Includes learning style assessment and follow-up, study skills workshops, group tutorials activities and assignments for individualized tutoring support. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. EMERITUS COLLEGE NC.OAD ART01 WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR OLDER ADULTS Units: 0.00 Promotion of socialization and developmental skills for the older adult using painting as the medium. Interactive activities will be promoted. A supply list will be available at the first class meeting. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD ART02 PAINTING FOR OLDER ADULTS Units: 0.00 Promotion of socialization and developmental skills for the older adult using oil and acrylic paint as the medium. A supply list will be available at the first class meeting. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD ART03 DRAWING - BEGINNING THROUGH ADVANCED FOR OLDER ADULTS Units: 0.00 Promotion of socialization and developmental skills for the older adult using drawing as the medium. Technical drawing skills will be introduced as a part of the socialization activities of the class. A supply list will be available at the first class meeting. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD COMP1 CONSUMER RESOURCES FOR THE OLDER ADULT: COMPUTERS AND YOU Units: 0.00 Provides the older adult student having little or no knowledge of computers with the skills to become a computerliterate consumer. This course may be offered openentry/open-exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD COMP2 COMPUTER RESOURCES: COMPUTERS AND YOU II Units: 0.00 Provides older adult learners with the hands-on skills to become informed and prudent users of computer technology. Focuses on prudent use of the Internet, , and Web-based services such as shopping, auctions, and banking. Students will also learn to access and scrutinize online information services in the areas of medicine, law, and finance. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD CR01 CREATING A SAFE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS Units: 0.00 Provides an opportunity to explore products available in local shopping centers that can be used to create a safer and more accessible environment for older adults. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD CR02 PERSONAL FINANCE FOR OLDER ADULTS Units: 0.00 Provides the older adult with information to assist in making informed decisions about personal finance issues. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD HLTH3 MOBILITY THROUGH EXERCISE - SLOW STRETCH TAI CHI FOR OLDER ADULTS Units: hours lecture, 0.00 hours lab The physical and mental well-being of the older adult is improved through Tai Chi activities by increasing strength and agility while improving peace of mind and reducing stress. Involves low impact movements that flow at a smooth, even tempo, leading to improved balance as body weight is shifted. Movement will result in high levels of body control and increased powers of motion concentration. Several different moves of Tai Chi will be experienced in class. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. 222 Santa Clarita Community College District

223 COMMUNITY EDUCATION / NONCREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DISCRIPTIONS NC.OAD HLTH6 MOBILITY THROUGH WATER EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS Units: 0.00 The physical and mental well-being of the older adult is improved through aerobic conditioning, strength training and stretch activities in a water environment. Swim skills are not required. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD HLTH8 A MATTER OF BALANCE Units: 0.00 Reduces the fear of falling and increases appropriate activity levels to empower older adult students. Participants learn to set realistic goals, increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD HLTH9 HEALTHIER LIVING: MAN- AGING ONGOING HEALTH CONDITIONS FOR THE OLDER ADULT Units: 0.00 Provides older adults with effective strategies and skills to practice good nutrition and a regular fitness program to assist in managing personal health conditions and to maintain an active and fulfilling life. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD LLL01 LIFE-LONG LEARNING: CURRENT GLOBAL EVENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS Units: 0.00 Socialization and personal development for older adults through discussion of current local, national, and world issues. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD LLL04 LIFE-LONG LEARNING FOR OLDER ADULTS ISSUES IN AGING Units: 0.00 Examines issues of aging and the related concerns of the older adult, emphasizing the age-specific challenges associated with health, law, finances, as well as personal and social relationships. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD LLL08 LIFE-LONG LEARNING FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH LITERA- TURE Units: 0.00 Socialization and personal development for older adults through discussion of literature. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD MUSC2 CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR OLDER ADULTS: ENJOYING MUSIC Units: 0.00 Creative expression through music, vocal or instrumental including discussion of the influences of music on society. Class is geared toward older adult population. Small group performances may be conducted. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD MUSC3 CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR OLDER ADULTS: INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL JAZZ Units: 0.00 Creative expression through participating in a vocal and instrumental jazz ensemble. Performance and practice of jazz skills and charts representative of the 1920s through present. Class is geared toward older adult population. Small group performance will be conducted. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD MUSC4 CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR OLDER ADULTS: SYMPHONIC BAND Units: 0.00 Creative expression through participation in an instrumental ensemble focusing on symphonic band charts. Includes opportunities for socialization with other musicians and interaction with an audience through public performances. Class is geared toward the older adult learner. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD MUSC5 CANYONS EMERITUS CHORUS Units: 0.00 A course for older adults in the study of musical styles, performance practices and rehearsal techniques in choral music. Breathing techniques and effective vocalization for older adults will be emphasized. Course may include local performances on campus or in the community, as well as at inter-collegiate festivals, all enhancing socialization opportunities for older adults. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/nopass only. NC.OAD MUSC6 CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR OLDER ADULTS: CHAMBER MUSIC Units: 0.00 Creative expression through participation in an instrumental or vocal ensemble focusing on chamber music literature. Includes opportunities for socialization with other musicians and interaction with an audience through public performances. Class is geared toward older adult learner. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. College of the Canyons 223

224 CONTINUING EDUCATION / NONCREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NC.OAD THEA1 CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH ACTING Units: 0.00 Creative expression through acting and storytelling for the older adult. Small group performances may be conducted. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD WRT01 CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR OLDER ADULTS: WRITING PERSON- AL HISTORIES Units: 0.00 Encourages the recording of experiences, adventures and memories of the student's lifetime. Students, particularly older adults, will benefit from the opportunity to better express themselves in writing and gaining insight into their lives and society. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.OAD WRT02 CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR OLDER ADULTS: WRITING FOR PUB- LICATION Units: 0.00 Provides older adult students with the networking opportunities and skills to prepare their writing for publication, whether poetry, short stories, novels, nonfiction books, memoirs, or articles. Topics include the needs of the contemporary publishing market; how to write queries, proposals and synopses; how to use both print and internet resources; how to evaluate peers' work with an eye toward marketability; how to make decisions about whether or not to self-publish. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Students who receive this certificate have demonstrated mastery of the Model Standards for Adult Education Programs Beginning Low and Beginning High levels of English skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Certificate of Competency: ESL/Beginning Level *PENDING STATE APPROVAL Units Required: 0 Required Courses NC.ESL-1A Beginning Low A NC.ESL-1B Beginning Low B NC.ESL-2A Beginning High A NC.ESL-2B Beginning High B Recommended Electives NC.ESL-10 ESL Beginning Language Lab Students who receive this certificate have demonstrated mastery of the Model Standards for Adult Education Programs Intermediate Low and Intermediate High levels of English skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Certificate of Competency: ESL/Intermediate Level *PENDING STATE APPROVAL Units Required: 0 Required Courses NC.ESL-3A Intermediate Low A NC.ESL-3B Intermediate Low B NC.ESL-4A Intermediate High A NC.ESL-4B Intermediate High B NC.ESL 10 ESL BEGINNING LANGUAGE LAB Units: 0.00 Develops English skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing through self-paced, computer-mediated instruction. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.ESL 1A BEGINNING LOW A Units: 0.00 Develops basic English skills at the beginning low level through listening, speaking, reading and writing, including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday life situations. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. NC.ESL 1B BEGINNING LOW B Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: NC.ESL-1A or Placement Test Continues and expands the development of basic English skills at the beginning low level through listening, speaking, reading and writing, including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday life situations. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. NC.ESL 2A BEGINNING HIGH A Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: NC.ESL-1B or Placement Test Develops English skills at the beginning high level through listening, speaking, reading and writing, including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday life situations. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. 224 Santa Clarita Community College District

225 COMMUNITY EDUCATION / NONCREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DISCRIPTIONS NC.ESL 2B BEGINNING HIGH B Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: NC.ESL-2A or Placement Test Continues and expands the development of English skills at the beginning high level through listening, speaking, reading and writing, including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday life situations. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.ESL 3A INTERMEDIATE LOW A Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: NC.ESL-2B or Placement Test Develops English skills at the Intermediate Low level through listening, speaking, reading and writing including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday life situations. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. NC.ESL 3B INTERMEDIATE LOW B Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: NC.ESL-3A or Placement Test Continues and expands English skills at the Intermediate Low level through listening, speaking, reading and writing including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday life situations. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. NC.ESL 4A INTERMEDIATE HIGH A Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: NC.ESL-3B or Placement Test Develops English skills at the Intermediate High level through listening, speaking, reading and writing including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday life situations. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. NC.ESL 4B INTERMEDIATE HIGH B Units: 0.00 Prerequisite: NC.ESL-4A or Placement Test Continues and expands English skills at the Intermediate High level through listening, speaking, reading and writing including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and everyday life situations. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 2 Times. NC.VESL 01 COMMUNICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Units: 0.00 Recommended Preparation: NC.ESL-LVL2 Introduces the nonnative speaker to basic written and verbal communication skills, as well as cultural knowledge necessary to obtain employment in the United States. Focuses on traditional and web-based employment opportunity resources, completing job applications, writing simple resumes, and answering questions at job interviews. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.VESL 02 ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Units: 0.00 Develops language and communication skills for automotive technology workers. Focuses on skills required by automotive industry employees and gives practice in pronunciation, listening, and speaking. Class uses industry manuals and data, to develop work-related reading and writing skills. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.VESL 03 ENGLISH FOR LANDSCAPE EMPLOYEE Units: 0.00 Develops vocabulary, reading comprehension and verbal skills for the non-native speaker working in the landscape industry, including language instruction in floriculture, landscape horticulture and general nursery work. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. NC.VESL 04 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR CULINARY WORKERS Units: 0.00 Develops language and communication skills for jobs in food-service, including practice in vocabulary, terminology, and tasks using industry specific materials. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. NC.VESL 05 ENGLISH FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE Units: 0.00 Develops language and communication skills for customer-service positions, including practice in vocabulary terminology in workplace conversations and situations. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. NC.VESL 06 ENGLISH FOR HOUSEKEEPING Units: 0.00 Develops language and communications skills for jobs in the housekeeping industry. Gives practice in vocabulary, terminology, and tasks using industry-specific materials. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. NC.VESL 07 ENGLISH FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS Units: 0.00 Develops language and communication skills for jobs in the construction industry. Gives practice in vocabulary and tasks using industry materials. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. May Be Taken 4 Times. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Community College District 225

226 CONTINUING EDUCATION / NONCREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION NC.FCS COMP1 HOME COMPUTER HARDWARE Units: 0.00 Provides the typical home computer user an opportunity to open the case, identify components, add expansion cards, and become familiar with the operation of the system. No previous knowledge of computer hardware is required. Course does not meet eligibility requirements for MSDNAA software. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.FCS COMP2 HOME COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS Units: 0.00 Provides the typical home computer user an opportunity to become familiar with the structure, functionality, and operation of the system. No previous knowledge of computer operating systems is required. Course does not meet eligibility requirements for MSDNAA software. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.FCS COMP3 HOME COMPUTER NETWORKS Units: 0.00 Provides the typical home computer user an opportunity to become familiar with home networking procedures. No previous knowledge of computer maintenance is required. Course does not meet eligibility requirements for MSDNAA software. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.FCS COMP4 HOME COMPUTER SECURITY Units: 0.00 Provides the typical home computer user an opportunity to implement security on the system. No previous knowledge of computer security is required. Course does not meet eligibility requirements for MSDNAA software. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.HLSF 03 BODY-MIND WELLNESS Units: 0.00 Provides the education, support, and motivation needed to initiate and maintain healthy lifestyle attitudes and behaviors. Topics include nutrition, fitness, body image, and emotional well-being. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.HLSF 10 STRESS MANAGEMENT Units: 0.00 Examines both physiological and psychological stress and their effects on health and well-being. Stress management techniques will be discussed and practiced. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. IMMIGRANT EDUCATION INC.CITZ 01 CITIZENSHIP FOR NATURALIZATION Units: 0.00 Introduces the history and government of the United States towards preparing students for the U.S. Citizenship Examination, including an overview of the branches of government, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This course may be offered open entry/open exit. Offered pass/no-pass only. NC.FCS COMP5 HOME COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Units: 0.00 Provides the typical home computer user an opportunity to become familiar with the recommended maintenance procedures of the system. No previous knowledge of computer maintenance is required. Course does not meet eligibility requirements for MSDNAA software. Offered pass/no-pass only. 226 Santa Clarita Community College District

227 FACULTY Faculty Dismantle Me - from 2010 COC Student Calendar. Photographer: Sonia Sierra College of the Canyons 227

228 FACULTY ACOSTA, CLAUDIA (1998) Spanish - Professor M.A. Spanish...UC Riverside B.A. Liberal Studies...CSU San Marcos ALFANO, KATHLEEN (1996) Director NSF-Create Regional Center, Professor Ph.D. Higher ED...UC Los Angeles M.S. Counseling...Purdue University B.S. Chemistry...Chestnut Hill College ALONSO, EDEL (1999) Counselor - Professor Ed.D. Organizational Leadership...University of La Verne M.A. Counseling...Loyola Marymount University B.A. Spanish...Montclair State College AMADOR, JONATHAN (2001) Radio/Television/Film - Professor M.F.A Fine Arts...California Institute of the Arts B.F.A Music...California Institute of the Arts ANDERSON, JAMES (1991) Chemistry - Professor M.S. Chemistry...CSU Fresno B.S. Chemistry...UC Davis ANDRUS, DAVID (2007) Political Science Associate Professor J.D. Law...Southwestern University B.A. Political Science...CSU Los Angeles ANTHONY, KEVIN (1999) Hotel/Restaurant Management - Professor B.A. Political Science...Loyola Marymount University APPLEN, BRITTANY (2007) Sign Language Associate Professor M.A. Communication Studies...CSU Northridge B.A. Deaf Studies...CSU Northridge AYRES, DIANE (1988) English/Journalism - Professor M.A. Speech...CSU Northridge B.A. Speech...CSU Northridge A.A. General Education...College of the Canyons BABER, TIMOTHY (2000) Welding - Professor B.S. Business Administration/FinanceCSU Northridge A.S. Welding...College of the Canyons BAKER, DIANE (2002) Nursing - Professor M.S.N Nursing...CSU Los Angeles B.S.N Nursing...University of West Florida BAKER, JEFFREY (2007) Animation Associate Professor B.A. Film...Pennsylvania State University BARKE, SHERI (2004) Health Science - Associate Professor M.P.H. Public Health...UC Los Angeles B.S. Nutritional Sciences...California State...Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo BATES, MARY (2002) Geography Professor M.A. Geography...CSU Northridge B.A. Geography...CSU Northridge A.A. Social Science...College of the Canyons BATHKE, TAMMY (2004) Nursing - Associate Professor M.S. Nursing...CSU Los Angeles B.S. Nursing...Creighton University B.S. Biology...UC Los Angeles A.A. General Science...Santa Monica College BAUWENS, DENNIS (1987) Business - Professor M.B.A Business Administration...CSU...Dominguez Hills B.S. Business Administration...CSU...Dominguez Hills BAYTARYAN, RUZANNA (2001) Mathematics - Professor Equivalent to: MS Electrical Engineering...Polytechnic Institute, Armenia Equivalent to: B.S. Electrical Engineering...Polytechnic Institute, Armenia BENEDICTO, ALTO (2007) Chemistry Associate Professor Ph.D. Chemistry...California Institute of Technology M.A. Education...Claremont Graduate University B.S. Mathematics...University of Philippines B.S. Chemistry...University of Philippines BLAKEY, CHRISTOPHER (2001) Philosophy -Professor Ph.D. Philosophy...UC Riverside M.A. Philosophy...CSU Los Angeles B.S. Microbiology...California State Polytechnic...University, San Luis Obispo BLASBERG, REGINA (2006) Civil Engineering Associate Professor M.S. Civil Engineering...UC Los Angeles B.S. Civil Engineering...Loyola Marymount University BORRELLI, PAMELA (1999) Nursing - Professor M.S.N Nursing...UC Los Angeles B.S.N. Nursing...University of Arizona BRANCH, STEPHEN (2000) History - Professor M.A. American Studies...University of...southern Florida B.A. History...University of Southern Florida 228 Santa Clarita Community College District

229 FACULTY BRETALL, LESLIE (1991) Librarian - Professor M.L.S Public Library Spec...UC Los Angeles B.A. History...UC Los Angeles BREZINA, JENNIFER (2001) English - Professor Ph.D. English...UC Riverside M.A. English...CSU San Diego B.A. English...UC Los Angeles BRILL, DAVID (2003) Radio/Television/Film Professor B.S. Journalism...University of Colorado BRILL-WYNKOOP, WENDY (1997) Photography - Professor M.F.A Creative Photography...CSU Fullerton B.F.A Photography...University of Southern...California BRODE, ROBERT (2000) Admin of Justice - Professor J.D. Law...Whittier College A.A. Accounting...LA Valley College BROGDON-WYNNE, PAMELA (1997) Director EOPS/CARE - Professor Ed.D. Education...Nova Southeastern University M.S. Guidance Counseling...Youngstown State...University B.S. Education/Eng....Youngstown State University BROWN, KERRY (1998) Counselor Professor M.A. Education Psych./Counseling...CSU Northridge B.A. Deaf Studies...CSU Northridge A.A. Social Sciences...College of the Canyons BROWN, LORI (2008) Nursing Associate Professor M.S. Nursing...Mount St. Mary s College B.S. Health Sciences/Nursing Services...CSU Northridge A.A. Nursing...Santa Barbara City College BURIEL, JUAN (2007) English Associate Professor M.A. Comparative Literature...UC Irvine M.A. American Studies...University of New Mexico B.A. American Studies...University of New Mexico B.A. Communication...University of New Mexico BURKE, KELLY (2005) Biology Associate Professor M.S. Microbiology...University of Southern Florida B.S. Biology...University of Tampa, Florida BUTTS, DANIELLE (1999) Director, Transfer Center - Professor Ed.D.Education...Pepperdine University M.S. Counseling...CSU Northridge B.A. Deaf Studies/Special Education...CSU Northridge CAPET, MITJL (2006) Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Instruction Ed.D. Occupational Education...UC Los Angeles M.F.A Art Education...Catholic University of America B.A. Visual Art & Philosophy...UC Los Angeles CARROLL, SANDY (2006) Nursing Associate Professor M.S. Nursing...Mount St. Mary s College B.S. Nursing...University of Texas, Arlington CATAN, DANIEL (1999) Music - Professor Ph.D. Music...Princeton University M.F.A Music...Princeton University B.A. Music...University South Hampton B.A. Philosophy...University of Sussex CHARI, JEANNIE (2007) Biology - Associate Professor M.S.Biology...CSU Northridge B.S.Biology & Geography- Ecosystems...UC Los Angeles CHENG-LEVINE, JIA-YI (2005) English Associate Professor Ph.D. English...Indiana University of Pennsylvania M.A. English...University of Georgia B.A. English...Tamkang University CHOATE, CHERIE (1973) Mathematics - Professor M.A. Mathematics...Dartmouth College B.A. Mathematics...Alfred University CIARDI, TERESA (2007) Physical Science Associate Professor M.S. Physics...University of Wyoming B.A. Astronomy & Physics...Boston University COON, PAMELA (2001) Computer Networking - Professor B.A. Computer Science...UC Santa Barbara CORBETT, MARY (2006) Nursing Associate Professor M.S. Nursing...University of Virginia B.S. Nursing...CSU Sacramento COTA, CHRISTOPHER (2002) Physical Education - Professor M.Ed. Physical Education...Azusa Pacific University B.A. Physical Education...CSU Northridge A.A. Math/Science...College of the Canyons CROSBY, LINDA (1998) Family Studies/Early Childhood Education - Professor M.S. Home Economics/ Child Develop....Northern Illinois University M.S. Counseling Psych...Mount St. Mary's College B.A. Psychology...Northern Illinois University CROWTHER, SUSAN (1988) MESA Director M.S. Biology...CSU Northridge B.A. Biology...CSU Northridge College of the Canyons 229

230 FACULTY CRUZ, GUILLERMO (2001) Economics - Professor M.A. Economics...McGill University Quebec B.S. Economics...University of Montreal CUDE, KELLY (2007) Biology Associate Professor Ph.D. Biology...University of Washington B.S. Genetics...UC Davis D'ASTOLI, FRED (1999) English - Professor M.A. English...CSU Northridge B.A. English...CSU Northridge DAVIS, DEANNA (1998) English - Professor Ph.D. Philosophy/English...UC Los Angeles M.A. English...UC Los Angeles B.A. English...UC Los Angeles DAYBELL, MARK (2000) Graphics & Multimedia Design Professor M.F.A Art/Creative Photo....CSU Fullerton B.S. Applied Art & Design, Photo...California State...Polytechnic University,San Luis Obispo DELANEY, MEHGEN (2008) Psychology Associate Professor M.A. Psychology...CSU Sacramento B.A. Psychology...Mills College DELAVERA-SOLOMON, OLGA DIANE (1998) Counselor - Professor M.Ed. Educational & Counseling Psychology...University of Missouri-Columbia B.A. Psychology...San Diego State University A.A. Liberal Arts...Pierce College DEMERJIAN, MARLENE (1990) Mathematics - Professor Ed.D. Higher Education...Nova Southeastern...University M.A. Applied Mathematics...UC Los Angeles B.S. Applied Mathematics...UC Los Angeles A.A. Mathematics...Glendale Community College DERMODY, MICHAEL (1988) History/Political Science - Professor M.A. History/Political Science...UC Riverside B.A. History...UC Riverside DEVLAHOVICH, VINCENT (2007) Geology - Associate Professor M.S. Interdisciplinary Studies... CSU Northridge B.S. Psychology...University of Utah DIXON, STEVEN (1998) Fire Technology - Professor B.A. Management...University of Redlands A.A Liberal Studies....El Camino College DOS REMEDIOS, ROBERT (1999) Physical Education - Professor M.A. Physical Education...CSU Northridge B.A. Social Sciences...UC Berkeley DREILING, RONALD (2000) PACE English - Professor M.A. English...University of Kansas B.A. English & Philosophy...Washburn University EDWARDS, REBECCA (2007) Art -Assistant Professor M.F.A. Art...CSU Los Angeles B.F.A Art...San Francisco Art Institute EIKEY, REBECCA (2005) Chemistry - Associate Professor Ph.D. Chemistry...UC Los Angeles M.S. Chemistry...UC Los Angeles B.S. Chemistry...Chatham College ETIENNE, PIERRE (2000) French - Professor M.A. French Language & Literature...Tufts University B.A. French & German...Middlebury College FELDMAN, BERNARDO (1989) Music - Professor Ph.D. Music Composition...UC Los Angeles M.F.A. Fine Arts/Music..California Institute of the Arts B.F.A. Fine Arts/Music..California Institute of the Arts FERGUSON, CHRISTOPHER (1999) Computer Science - Professor M.S. Computer Science...CSU Northridge B.S. Computer Science...CSU Northridge FEUERHELM, JANE (1995) Director, Disabled Students Programs & Services - Professor Ph.D. Education...University of Southern California M.A. Special Education - Learning Disabilities...University of Northern Colorado B.A. Speech Pathology & Audiology...University of Denver FIERO, DIANE (2004) Assistant Superintendent/Vice President - Human Resources M.S. Human Resource Design...Claremont...Graduate University B.S. Psychology...University of Houston FISHER, HOWARD (2000) Physical Education - Professor M.A. Physical Education...UC Los Angeles B.A. Physical Education/ Recreation...Whittier College A.A. Liberal Arts...LA Pierce College FLYNN, KATHY (1999) Chemistry - Professor Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry...UC Davis M.S. Chemistry...San Diego State University B.S. Chemistry....San Diego State University FORBES, DOUGLAS (1985) Computer Science/Electronics - Professor A.S. Computer Science & Electronics...College of the Canyons 230 Santa Clarita Community College District

231 FACULTY FRANKLIN, CHRISTI (2003) Learning Disability Specialist Professor Ph.D. Clinical Psychology...Fuller Theological...Seminary M.A. Christian Leadership...Fuller Theologica...Seminary M.A. Psychology...Fuller Theological Seminary M.A. Counseling Psychology...National University B.A. Biology...Point Loma Nazarene College GARCIA, JOHN (2007) English Reading Specialist - Associate Professor M.A. Reading Education...Harvard Graduate School M.A. Elementary Education...New Mexico...Highlands University B.A. Bilingual Elementary Education...New Mexico...Highlands University GEAR, DEBORAH (2005) American Sign Language - Associate Professor M.A. Special Education...CSU Northridge B.A. Deaf Studies...CSU Northridge A.A. Interpreting...LA Pierce College GELKER, NECIA (2007) Art History - Associate Professor Ph.D. Art History...University of Southern California M.A. Art History... University of Southern California B.A. Fine Arts (Art History)...University of...southern California GERDA, JOSEPH (1987) Interim Division Dean, Mathematics, Sciences & Engineering M.A. Mathematics...University of Texas M.S. Biomathematics...UC Los Angeles B.A. Mathematics...University of Texas GETZAN, BRUCE (2008) Dean, Economic Development Ed.D. Educational Leadership University of Delaware M.A. History...University of Michigan B.A. History...University of Michigan GIBSON, COLLETTE (1999) Mathematics - Professor M.A. Mathematics... UC Los Angeles B.S. Applid Mathematics... UC Los Angeles A.S. Mathematics... College of the Canyons GILMORE, JAMES (2001) Mathematics - Professor M.S. Mathematics...CSU Northridge B.A. Mathematics...UC Berkeley GLAPA-GROSSKLAG, JAMES (1999) Dean, Education Technology, Learning Resources & Distance Education M.A. History/Humanities...University of Chicago B.A. History...Illinois Wesleyan University GOLBERT, MIRIAM (2001) Biology - Professor Ed.D. Higher Education...Nova Southeastern...University M.S. Biology...CSU Northridge Equivalent to: B.S. Chemistry...National University of...cordoba, Argentina GREEN, AUDREY (1989) Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs M.A. Educational Psychology - Counseling & Guidance...CSU Northridge B.A. History...UC Los Angeles A.A. Social Sciences...College of the Canyons GRIBBONS, BARRY (1999) Assistant Superintendent/VP, Institutional Development, Technology & On-line Services Ph.D. Education...University of Southern California M.S. Education...University of Southern California B.A. Psychology...CSU Northridge A.A. Psychology...College of the Canyons GRIGORYAN, ANZHELA (2008 Mathematics Associate Professor M.S. Mathematics...CSU Northridge B.S. Mathematics...CSU Northridge GURNEE, KIM (2000) English - Professor M.A. English...California State Polytechnic...University, San Luis Obispo B.A. Language Studies...Humboldt State University HALEY, PATRICIA (2005) EMT - Associate Professor B.S.N Nursing...CSU Los Angeles HARUTUNIAN, MICHAEL (1999) English - Professor M.A. English...CSU Northridge B.A. History...CSU Northridge B.A. English Literature...CSU Northridge A.A. General Education...College of the Canyons HAUSS, JENNIFER (2000) Director - Service Learning Ph.D. English...University of Rhode Island M.A. English...Salisbury University B.A. English & Journalism...Radford University HELFING, SHELDON (2002) Sociology - Professor M.S.W. Social Work...University of Washington M.A. Education...CSU Northridge B.A. Psychology/Sociology...CSU Northridge HILLIARD, LEE (2003) Computer Networking - Professor M.S. Industrial Technology...CSU Fresno B.S. Industrial Technology...CSU Fresno A.S. Computer Networking...College of the Canyons College of the Canyons 231

232 FACULTY HILST, BRANDON (2007) Mathematics - Associate Professor M.S. Mathematics...CSU Northridge B.A. Mathematics...The Master s College HINSHAW, SUSAN (1999) Theatre - Professor M.F.A Theatre Arts-Acting...CSU Fullerton B.A. Drama...University of Washington HOOPER, LISA (2001) Physical Education - Professor M.A. Kinesiology...CSU Long Beach B.S. Nutrition...Pepperdine University HOOPER, GARRETT (2008) Counseling Associate Professor M.S. Counseling/MFT...CSU Northridge B.A. Religious Studies...CSU Northridge HOUGHTON, RACHAEL (2009) Nursing Assistant Professor M.S.N. Nursing...UC Los Angeles B.S.N. Nursing...UC Los Angeles A.S. Nursing...College of the Canyons HOWE, RICHARD (2001) Psychology - Professor M.A. General-Experimental Psychology...CSU Northridge B.A. Psychology...CSU Northridge HYATT, RHONDA (2008) Recreation Management Associate Professor Ed.D. Education...UC Los Angeles M.S. Physical Education...University of Arizona B.S. Education...University of Nevada, Las Vegas JACOBSON, JOAN (1973) Counselor - Professor M.S. Counseling...CSU Los Angeles B.A. Psychology...UC Los Angeles JADAON, VICTOR (1999) Computer Information Technology - Professor M.S. Educational Technology...National University B.S. Electrical Engineering...Golden State University B.S. Computer Science...National University JENKINS, JAMES "KEVIN" (2002) Graphic & Multimedia Design - Professor M.F.A.Studio Art & Photography...UC Irvine B.F.A. Sculpture...California College of Arts & Crafts JOHNSON, CHARLES (2000) Mathematics - Professor M.S. Mathematics...California State Polytechnic...University, San Luis Obispo B.S. Applied Mathematics...UC Los Angeles JONES-CATHCART, ANDREW (2007) Philosophy Associate Professor Ph.D. Philosophy...University of South Carolina M.A. Philosophy...Boston College B.A. Philosophy...Assumption College A.A. Liberal Arts..Quinsigamond Community College JOSLIN, MICHAEL (1991) Dean - Student Services M.S. Counseling...CSU Northridge B.A. Journalism...CSU Northridge A.A. Liberal Studies...Moorpark College KANE, BELINDA (1999) Physical Education Professor M.Ed. Physical Education...Azusa Pacific University B.A. Physical Education /Teaching & Coaching...CSU Northridge KARLIN, RONALD (2000) Librarian Bibliographic Instruction/Electronic Resources - Professor M.L.S. Library & Information Science...UC Los Angeles BA Anthropology...University of Southern California KEMPLER, ADAM (1997) English - Professor M.A. English Literature...CSU Long Beach B.A. English...CSU Long Beach A.A. General Education...Orange Coast College KICENSKI, KARYL (2000) Communications Studies/Speech - Professor Ph.D. Cultural Studies...George Mason University M.A. Speech Communication...CSU Northridge B.A. Speech Communication...CSU Northridge KISTLER, KEVIN (2006) Associate Dean, Instructional Support Ed.D. Institutional Management...Pepperdine University J.D. Law...William Howard Taft University M.B.A. Business Administration...Pepperdine University M.Div Theology...Golden Gate Baptist...Theological Seminary B.S. Theology...San Jose Bible College KRESSIN, ANN (2000) Chemistry - Professor M.S. Chemistry...UC San Diego B.S. Chemistry...Marquette University KUBO, KATHY (2000) Mathematics - Professor M.A. Mathematics...UC Los Angeles B.S. Business Administration...UC Berkeley LABRIE, MICHELLE (2002) Psychology - Professor M.A. Psychology...Pepperdine University B.A. Psychology...UC Santa Cruz A.A. Social Science...College of the Canyons LAWSON, JULIE (2007) Music Associate Professor M.A. Music...CSU Northridge B.A. Music...CSU Northridge 232 Santa Clarita Community College District

233 FACULTY LE, LUONG (1999) Mathematics - Professor M.S. Mathematics...UC Riverside B.S. Mathematics...UC Davis A.S. Mathematics...College of the Canyons LEACH, MICHAEL (2007) Communication Studies Associate Professor M.A. Speech Communication...CSU Los Angeles B.A. English Literature...CSU Northridge LEE, STEPHANIE (2008) DSP&S Counselor Associate Professor Ph.D. Psychology...Alliant University M.A. Psychology...Alliant University M.A. Education/Educational Psychology...CSU...Northridge B.S. Biological Sciences...UC Davis LEONARD, VICTORIA (1995) Communication Studies - Professor M.A. Speech Communication...CSU Northridge B.A. Speech Communication...CSU Northridge LING, SUSAN (2008) Counseling Assistant Professor M.S. College Counseling...CSU Northridge B.A. Journalism...Long Island University LIPMAN, MELANIE (1998) Computer Information Technology - Professor M.S. Instructional Leadership/ Educational Admin...National University B.S. Secretarial...Fairleigh Dickinson University A.A. Liberal Arts...Nassau Community College LORIGAN, JAMES (2000) Fine Art Professor M.A. Art-Drawing & Painting...CSU Fullerton M.F.A. Painting, Drawing/ Printmaking...CSU Fullerton B.A. Art....CSU Fullerton LOWE, ANN (2000) Nursing - Professor M.S.N Nursing...CSU Long Beach B.S.N Nursing...UC Los Angeles LUCY, NICOLE (2007) Paralegal- Associate Professor J.D. Law...Pepperdine University B.S. Education...University of Georgia LYNCH, SVETLANA (2000) English - Professor Equivalent to: MA Philosophy (Literature) & English...International Education...Institute Russia LYON, CHARLES (1998) Athletic Director - Professor M.A. Education Emphasis PE...Azusa Pacific...University B.A. Physical Education...CSU Northridge A.A. General Education...College of the Canyons MACLEAN, HEATHER (2001) ESL - Professor M.A. TESOL...Monterey Institute of...international Studies B.A. German/Russian...Bradford University MAHAN, TAMMY (2005) Psychology - Associate Professor M.A. Psychology...CSU Bakersfield B.S. Psychology...California State Polytechnic...University, San Luis Obispo MAHN, MOJDEH (1996) Tutoring/Learning Computing Lab Director - Professor M.S. Mathematics...CSU Northridge B.S. Mathematics...CSU Northridge A.S. Math/Science...College of the Canyons MALINOSKI, VALERIE (2003) Nursing Professor M.S.N Nursing...UC Los Angeles B.S.N Nursing...CSU Los Angeles A.A. Nursing...LA Valley College MALONEY, DENA (1997) Vice President, Canyon Country Campus & Economic Development Ed.D. Organizational Leadership...University of La Verne M.A. Government...Georgetown University B.A. Political Science...Loyola Marymount University MALLEY, LISA (2007) Anthropology Associate Professor M.A. Anthropology...CSU Fullerton B.A. Anthropology...CSU Long Beach A.A. Anthropology...Orange Coast College MANJI, KIMI (2001) Music - Professor M.A. Music...Kansas State University B.A. Music Education...Humboldt State University B.A. Music...Humboldt State University MAPLE, CHELLEY (2001) Director of Matriculation - Professor Ph.D. Anthropology...UC Los Angeles M.A. Counselor Education...University of...southern California M.A. Anthropology...UC Los Angeles B.A. Psychology...CSU Northridge MARCELLIN, PHILIP (1998) Physical Education - Professor M.Ed. Education/Physical Education/ Athletic Administration....University of Toledo B.S. Physical Education-Teaching/ Coaching...California State Polytechnic...University, San Luis Obispo MARENCO, ANNE (2007) Sociology Associate Professor Ph.D. Sociology...University of Southern California M.A. Sociology...University of Southern California M.A. Family & Consumer Services...CSU Northridge B.A. Family & Consumer Services...CSU Northridge College of the Canyons 233

234 FACULTY MARTIN, JOSE (2001) Spanish - Professor Ph.D. Spanish Literature...UC Irvine M.A. Spanish...UC Irvine B.A. Social Work...University of Maryland MARTINEZ, DAVID (2006) Engineering Associate Professor Ed. D. Education...University of Southern California M.S. Ops. Research Engineering...University of...southern California B.S. Industrial Engineering & Operations Research...UC Berkeley MARTINEZ, RICHARD (2007) Anthropology - Associate Professor M.A. Anthropology...CSU Los Angeles B.A. Philosophy...Holy Cross Seminary College MATSUMOTO, SABURO (2007) Mathematics - Assistant Professor Ph.D. Mathematics...University of Michigan M.S. Mathematics...Virginia Polytechnic...Institute and State University MAXWELL, ROBERT (2001) Business - Professor M.B.A Marketing...Wichita State University B.A. Accounting...Wichita State University MCCAFFREY, MICHAEL (2007) Art - Professor M.F.A. Art & Design...University of Illinois B.A. Painting...Glasgow School of Art MCGRATH, BRANDY (2008) English Associate Professor M.A. English...Notre Dame de Namur University B.A. English...CSU Hayward A.A. English...Santa Rosa Community College MCMAHAN, MICHAEL (2000) Division Dean, - Humanities Ph.D. Philosophy...Claremont Graduate University B.S. Mathematics...California State Polytechnic University, Pomona B.A. Philosophy...CSU Los Angeles MICHAELIDES, ANTHONY (2001) Director of Career Services M.S. Psychology...CSU Los Angeles B.A. Behavioral Science...California State...Polytechnic University, Pomona MINARSCH, DOROTHY (1999) CAD/Drafting/Interior Design - Professor M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies...CSU Northridge B.F.A Interior Design...American InterContinental...University A.S. Interior Design...Mt. San Antonio College MOHNEY, LEN (1986) Division Dean, Physical Education & Athletics M.Ed. Education...Azusa Pacific University B.A. Physical Education...CSU Northridge A.A. Physical Education...College of the Canyons MOOS, FLOYD A. (1990) Dean, Fine & Performing Arts Ed.D. Higher Education...Nova Southeastern...University M.A. Education...CSU Northridge B.A. English...UC Los Angeles MOREY, DIANE (1999) Nursing - Professor Ph. D. Instructional Design for Online Learning...Capella University M.S.N Nursing...CSU Dominguez Hills B.S. Health Science...CSU Northridge B.S.N Nursing...CSU Dominguez Hills A.A. Nursing...LA Pierce College MORROW, AMY (2004) Mathematics - Associate Professor M.A. Mathematics...San Francisco State University B.A. Mathematics...UC Berkeley MORROW, DENNIS (1983) Mathematics - Professor M.A. Mathematics...UC Los Angeles B.A. Mathematics...UC Los Angeles MOSLEH, MAJID (2001) Political Science - Professor Ph.D. Political Science...University of Southern...California M.A. Political Science...University of Southern...California B.A. Political Science/World Politics...CSU Los Angeles MUCHA, GREGORY (1999) Mathematics - Professor M.S. Mathematics...Purdue University B.S. Mathematics...Indiana University NISHIYAMA, GREGORY (2000) Biology - Professor M.S. Biology...University of Southern California B.S. Biological Sciences...UC Irvine OTOO, SAMUEL (1992) ESL - Professor Ed.D. Higher Education...Nova Southeastern...University M.A. TESOL...William Carey Int'l University M.A. Education...Point Loma Nazarene College M.A. TESOL...Biola University BA English...University of Cape Coast Ghana PALMER, ANAID (2001) Mathematics - Professor M.S. Mathematics...CSU Los Angeles B.S. Mathematics...CSU Los Angeles PENNINGTON, SHERRILL (1999) History - Professor M.A. History...Columbia University B.A. Secondary Education...University of Missouri B.A. History & Asian Studies...Northwestern...University 234 Santa Clarita Community College District

235 FACULTY PEREZ, CONCEPCION (2007) Counselor Associate Professor M.S. Counseling...CSU Northridge B.S. Human Services...CSU Fullerton PESCARMONA, KRISTINA DENEE (2002) English Professor M.A. English...Arizona State University B.A. English/History...UC San Diego PETERSEN, MARY (2005) English - Associate Professor M.A. English...Loyola Marymount University B.A. Liberal Studies...CSU Northridge PETERSON, GARY (1984) Cinema/Physical Education Professor M.A. Speech Communication...CSU Northridge B.S. Speech Communication...St. Cloud State...University A.A. General Education...North Hennepin...Community College POWELL, CAROLYN (1997) Counselor - Professor M.S. Psychology...CSU Los Angeles B.A. Psychology...CSU Northridge A.A. Liberal Arts...LA Valley College REYNOLDS, BRADLEY (1977) History - Professor Ph.D. History...University of Southern California M.A. History...University of Southern California B.A. History & Political Science...UC Los Angeles RHYS, GEORGE (2002) Mathematics Professor M.A. Mathematics...CSU Northridge B.A. Philosophy...Princeton University RICHARDSON, RUSSELL (1987) Political Science - Professor Ed.D. Higher Education...Texas Tech University M.A. Political Science...Western Kentucky University B.S. Business Administration...Western Kentucky University RICHTER, CHRISTY (2005) Counselor - Associate Professor M.A. Counseling & Guidance...California Lutheran...University B.A. Sociology...CSU Northridge A.A. Social Science...College of the Canyons RIFFEL, BRENT (2008) History Associate Professor Ph.D History...University of Arkansas M.A. History...University of Arkansas B.A. History...Hendrix College RIO, DEBORAH (1997) Dean, Enrollment Services M.P.A. Public Administration...University of La Verne B.A. English...CSU Fullerton A.A. Liberal Arts...Mt. San Antonio College RIOS, LORI MARIE (2007) Music Associate Professor M.A. Music...University of Nevada B.A. Music...CSU Los Angeles RIVEIRA, DEANNA (2001) Psychology - Professor Ed.D. Higher Education...University of Southern...California M.A. Clinical Psychology...Pepperdine University B.A. Psychology...University of Hawaii ROBINSON, PATRICIA (1999) Dean, Social Science & Business Ph.D. Sociology...UC Davis M.A. Sociology...CSU Northridge M.A. Sociology...UC Davis B.A. Sociology...CSU Northridge RORICK, TINA (2009) Nursing Assistant Professor M.S.N. Nursing...CSU Dominquez Hills B.S.N. Nursing...CSU Los Angeles ROSE, BETTY (1986) Biology Professor M.S. Biology...CSU Northridge B.S. Biology...CSU Northridge A.A. General Education...Glendale Community...College SCHWANKE, CINDY (2007) Culinary Arts Assistant Professor A.A. Food Management Production...Los Angeles Mission College SEGUI, ROBERT (1999) Counselor Professor M.S. Counseling...CSU San Diego B.A. Psychology...CSU San Diego A.A. Applied Arts...San Diego Mesa...Community College SHAKER, ELIZABETH (2005) Counselor Associate Professor M.S. Education...University of Southern California B.A. Psychology...UC San Diego SHANKS, SYDNEY (1990) Mathematics Professor M.S. Mathematics...CSU Northridge B.A. Mathematics...UC Los Angeles SHENNUM, AMY (2003) Nursing Professor M.S.N Nursing...University of Phoenix B.S.N Nursing...University of Phoenix A.S.N Nursing...State University of New York SHEPHERD, REBECCA (1996) Psychology Professor M.A. Psychology...University of Nebraska B.A. Psychology...UC Davis College of the Canyons 235

236 FACULTY SHERARD, TRACEY (2001) English Professor Ph.D. English...Washington State University M.A. English...CSU San Francisco B.A. English...CSU Fresno SHERRY, MICHAEL (2004) Mathematics Associate Professor M.S. Math...CSU Northridge B.S. Math...CSU Northridge SIONKO, DIANE (2000) Business - Professor M.B.A Management...UC Los Angeles B.A. History...University of Buffalo SMITH, PHYLISE (1999) Dance Professor M.A. Dance...UC Los Angeles M.A. Public and Social Affairs...UC Santa Barbara B.A. Political Science...UC Santa Barbara SORNBORGER, GARY (2007) Auto Technology Associate Professor B.A. Industrial Arts...CSU Los Angeles A.A. Liberal Arts...Los Angeles Pierce College ST. MARTIN, LESLIE (2000) English - Professor Ph.D. English...University of Hawaii-Manoa M.A. Folklore & Mythology...UC Los Angeles B.A. English...UC Los Angeles STANICH, DIANA (1987) Physical Education - Professor M.A. Physical Education/Dance...CSU Long Beach M.B.A Business...University of La Verne B.S. Kinesiology/Dance...UC Los Angeles STEPHENS, CINDY (2001) Early Childhood Education - Professor M.S. Counseling...CSU Northridge B.A. Child Development...CSU Northridge A.A. Interdisciplinary Studies...LA Valley College STEVENSON, DAVID (1999) Communication Studies - Professor M.A. Information & Communication Studies...CSU Chico B.A. Information & Communication Studies...CSU Chico STEWART, DIANE (1989) Dean Early Childhood Education & Training Programs M.A. Human Development...Pacific Oaks College A.A. Early Childhood Education...San Jose...City College STROZER, ALAN (2000) Computer Information Technology - Professor M.S. Electronic Commerce...National University B.A. Psychology...UC Los Angeles A.A. Liberal Studies...Los Angeles City College SU, BOO (2001) Economics - Professor Ph.D. Economics...Michigan State University M.A. Economics...Michigan State University B.A. Economics...Korea University TAKEDA, DONALD (1972) Biology - Professor M.A. Botany...CSU Los Angeles B.A. Botany...CSU Los Angeles TEACHOUT, MATTHEW (2005) Mathematics Associate Professor M.S. Mathematics...CSU Northridge B.S. Mathematics...CSU Northridge TEMPLER, LEA (1985) Economics Professor M.A. Economics...CSU Northridge B.A. Economics...CSU Los Angeles TERZIAN, ALENE (2002) English Professor M.A. English...CSU Northridge B.A. English...CSU Northridge TOLAR, ROBERT (1988) Mathematics Professor Ph.D. Mathematics Education...Texas A & M M.A. Mathematics...University of Texas B.S. Mathematics...Lamar State College...of Technology TRIPP, CONNIE (2001) History Associate Professor M.A. History...CSU Northridge B.A. History...CSU Northridge TUJAGUE, GARETT (1998) Physical Education - Professor M.A. Educational Counseling..University of Redlands B.S. Recreation Management...Brigham Young...University UESUGI, ISAO (1997) Librarian-Technical Services - Professor Ph.D. Government...Claremont Graduate School M.A. Political Science...CSU Hayward M.L.S Library Science...San Jose State University B.A. Political Science...CSU Hayward VALENTINE, MARY (2007) Sociology Associate Professor M.A. Sociology...CSU Northridge B.A. Sociology...CSU Northridge VAN HOOK, DIANNE (1988) Chancellor - President Ed.D. Educational Administration...University of...la Verne M.S. Psychology/Counseling...University of La Verne B.A. Sociology...CSU Long Beach A.A. Liberal Arts...Long Beach City College 236 Santa Clarita Community College District

237 FACULTY VARGA, JOHN (1999) History - Professor M.A. History...CSU Northridge B.A. History...CSU Northridge VISNER, JULIA (1985) Counselor Professor M.A. Educational Psychology...CSU Northridge B.A. Psychology...CSU Northridge VO, ANH (2010) Nursing Assistant Professor M.S.N. Nursing...CSU Los Angeles B.S.N. Nursing...CSU Northridge WAKELIN, RIKA (2009) Director, Medical Laboratory Technologies Assistant Professor M.S. Biology...CSU Northridge B.S. Microbiology...CSU Long Beach A.A. Liberal Studies...Cerritos College WALDON, RUSSELL (2000) Business/Business Law Professor J.D. Law...University of Notre Dame B.A. Bus. Admin-International Fin & Marketing...University of Miami WILLIAMS-PAEZ, PAMELA (2001) Sociology Professor M.A. Sociology...University of Washington M.A. Theology...Fuller Seminary B.S. Religious Studies...Multnomah College A.A. Biblical Studies...Multnomah College WISSMATH, JOHN (2007) Physical Education Associate Professor B.A. Physical Education...CSU Chico WOLF, JAMES (2000) Biology Professor M.S. Biology...CSU Northridge B.A. Biology-Environmental...CSU Northridge WRIGHT, STANLEY (2000) Cooperative Work Experience Director Professor M.B.A. Management...Golden Gate University B.S. Business Administration/ Economics...University of La Verne A.A. Liberal Studies...Allan Hancock College WALKER, ROBERT (1991) Art Professor M.F.A. Art...UC Irvine B.A. Biology...Loma Linda University WALLACE, LISA (2000) English Professor Ph.D. English...UC Irvine M.A. English...UC Irvine B.A. English...UC Irvine B.A. Spanish...UC Irvine WALLER, TINA (2008) Nursing Lab Coordinator Associate Professor M.S. Nursing...University of Phoenix B.A. Psychology...CSU Northridge WATKINS, DIANA (1999) Computer Networking Professor Ed.D. Computing & Info Tech...Nova Southeastern University M.Ed. Adult Education...University of Arkansas B.A. Anthropology...UC Los Angeles WICKLINE, PAUL (2008) Theatre Associate Professor M.Ed. Education...Central Washington University B.A. Education...Western Washington University WILDING, MICHAEL (1997) Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Services Ph.D. Education...UC Los Angeles M.A. Recreation & Leisure Studies...CSU Northridge B.A. Anthropoligy...CSU Northridge College of the Canyons 237

238 FACULTY PROFESSORS EMERITI PROFESSORS EMERITI A faculty member who is retiring from the academic profession and who has provided dedicated service to the College, students and the profession, can be recognized as an Emeritus Professor. To be eligible for the status of Emeritus Professor, a faculty member s name is placed in nomination by his or her Divisional colleagues. The nomination is then put before the Academic Senate for confirmation. Alduino Adelini Counseling William Baker Theatre/Speech Roger Basham Anthropology/Sociology James Boykin* Biological Sciences Carl Buckel...Business/Cooperative Work Experience Richard Clemence Administration of Justice Kathy Clements-Knapp Computer Information Technology Ted Collier* Political Science Lee Corbin* Mathematics Jack Compton Welding Susan Cooper English Susan Cornner English Doris Coy* Economics Donna Davidson English Sally Didrickson Nursing/Instruction P. Carter Doran* Instruction Robert Downs* Music John Drislane* English Erik Eriksson Chemistry Robert Gilmore Counseling George Guernsey* Mathematics Mildred Guernsey* Mathematics Irene Gunshinan Child Development Violet Hamilton* EOPS Donald Heidt English/German/Philosophy Mary Heidt Nursing Science Donald Hellrigel Foreign Languages Linda Howry Nursing Elfie Hummel Foreign Languages Joanne Julian Art Jan Keller Learning Resources James Kelleher Political Science Tom Lawrence Mathematics/Astronomy/Physics Walter Lebs* Drafting Betty Lewis Nursing Science Betty Lid English Carole Long Instruction Rebecca Lord* English Helen Lusk* Nursing Science Ramachandra Manvi* Instruction Gloria McKimmey...Computer Information Technology Norman (Gary) Mouck Mathematics Robert Patenaude Mathematics Mark Rafter Psychology Anton Remineh* Journalism James Ruebsamen Journalism Robert Seippel* Electronics Lee Smelser Physical Education Dale Smith Sociology Nancy Smith Psychology/Instruction Mary Enos Smith Nursing Virginia Soriano Nursing Betty Spilker English Kenneth Stevens Computer Center Sylvia Sullivan CAD/ Drafting Gretchen Thomson History Marilyn Van Aken Student Health Center Fran Wakefield Counseling Joan Waller Child Development Kathleen Welch Nursing Stanley Weikert Accounting/Business Winston Wutkee Geography/Geology * Deceased 238 Santa Clarita Community College District

239 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES ACADEMIC FREEDOM A. GENERAL PRINCIPLES ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM 1. Freedom of speech is a right granted to all citizens by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution; it is vital to American standards of fairness and intelligent debate, and therefore it extends to the classroom environment for teachers and students. 2. A mature, democratic society functions best when its citizens are permitted and able to exercise their right to discuss, debate, disagree, challenge and engage in dialogue on all topics relating to the welfare of individuals and the larger community. 3. An institution of higher education in such a society is expected to enable its faculty, students and staff to comprehend and value the freedoms and responsibilities inherent in its national culture. 4. Only an academic environment that promotes an open and free exchange of ideas can properly develop the cognitive skills of critical inquiry which promote individual success and societal progress. 5. The College, as an institution of higher education, has an obligation to the community to promote the thoughtful introduction of a full gamut of ideas for discussion. This is facilitated by: a. Establishing a policy promoting the principle of academic freedom and encouraging faculty and students to exercise this practice by developing and accepting opportunities for critical thinking and personal growth. b. Ensuring that the policy of academic freedom successfully guarantees mutual respect by all participants in the educational environment, including the protection from the threat of political or personal attack. Such guarantees include the full scope of professional faculty obligations relative to assigning textbooks, presenting student learning activities, evaluating student performance or achievement and participating in the academic life of the community. B. ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND THE FACULTY 1. Academic freedom in the course of instruction means that faculty members teaching in the District have the prerogative to present and explore all issues relevant to their disciplines which contribute to the education of students regarding the substance of each course s content and the student learning outcomes. 2. Quality teaching is understood to involve intellectual honesty and academic integrity in the presentation of subjects assigned. Such professional decorum requires the presentation of differing perspectives and interpretations with balanced intellectual rigor. 3. Faculty members are expected to maintain their own scholastic currency in their academic disciplines, and their capabilities as instructors within those disciplines. 4. It is recognized by the District and faculty members that the faculty members are also private citizens, with all attendant rights and responsibilities as private citizens. a. However, when a member of the faculty speaks or acts in his or her capacity as a private citizen, it needs to be made clear to the audience that the faculty member is speaking as a private citizen. b. It should be clear that any positions taken by faculty members speaking as private citizens are not to be considered as official District policy or positions. c. This provision is not intended to limit the right of a faculty member to disagree publicly or privately with District policy, and to participate in peaceable debate on any subject of interest to academic community or the larger issues of society. 5. As members of a profession that relies on academic freedom, all faculty members have an obligation to exemplify the highest standards of professional conduct in this regard and to promote an understanding of this principle to their colleagues, to students, and the community at large. C. ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND STUDENTS 1. By accepting an academic course of study within the College system, students accept the principle that they will study in an environment that is designed to present the fullest range of academic insight in the subjects they are enrolled in, including contemporary and historical perspectives, and open, thoughtful examination of differing points of view in pursuit of knowledge within general and specific fields of study. 2. Academic freedom allows students to take reasoned exception to the concepts and conclusions presented in any course of study. Students are, however, responsible for learning the content of any course in which they are enrolled, and can expect to be tested on their knowledge of such information. D. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPPORT 1. The District is committed to the full support of the principle of academic freedom within all its activities. 2. The District supports the freedom of all faculty to inquire, to teach controversial content, to model and encourage critical thinking, and to present all viewpoints within each discipline. 3. The District supports the freedom of all students to inquire, to have access to the full range of information available, to explore difficult and controversial material, to develop and practice critical thinking College of the Canyons 239

240 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES skills, and to operate in a classroom climate free of intimidation and conducive to the free exchange of ideas is fully encouraged and expected. 4. Under the provisions of the California Education Code, the faculty have the right and the professional responsibility to assign grades. The District recognizes its obligation to ensure that faculty members will be allowed to exercise these responsibilities free from political influence, intimidation, or threat of lawsuit. EQUAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Santa Clarita Community College District subscribes to and promotes the principles and implementation of equal opportunity. Pursuant to the provisions of state and federal law, the District's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures ensuring that its programs and activities are available to all persons without regard to race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis. The Santa Clarita Community College District is committed to implementing the concept, intent, and spirit of providing equal employment and educational opportunity to all persons. Positive action will be taken by the administration, faculty, staff and students to ensure the implementation of this policy and to overcome any form of exclusion or discrimination, whether purposeful or inadvertent. Additional information on these policies and procedures is available in the District's Equal Employment Opportunity Office (Human Resources); University Center (UCEN) 360; (661) ; TTY (661) NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Santa Clarita Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Sex Equity in Education Act, and Assembly Bill 803 of This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the College's programs and activities, including vocational education. Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies, the filing of complaints, or to request a copy of the procedures covering discrimination complaints may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources, University Center (UCEN) Room 360, Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355; telephone (661) The college recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility throughout the college for disabled persons. Contact the DSP&S Director to obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons. Inquiries regarding Federal laws and regulations concerning nondiscrimination in education or the District s compliance with those provisions may also be directed to the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Room 509F, HHH Bldg., Washington, D.C POLÍTICA CONTRA LA DISCRIMINACIÓN El Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios de Santa Clarita no discrimina por motivos de raza, credo religion, color, origen étnico o nacional, ascendencia, estado de migratorio, miembro de servicio militar, incapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado civil, sexo, embarazo, edad, orientación sexual, identidad de género, o cualquier otra base protegida en conformidad con Titulo VI y VII de la Ley de Derecho Civil de 1964 y según la enmienda de la Ley de Derecho Civil de 1991; el título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972; la sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973; la Ley de Discriminación por Edad contenida en la Ley de Empleo de 1967; la Ley de Americanos Minusválidos de 1990; la Ley de Empleo y Vivienda Justos de California; la Ley Unruh de Derecho Civil; la Ley de Igualdad Sexual en la Educación; y el Proyecto de Ley 803 de Esta política contra la discriminación incluye el ingreso, el acceso, el tratamiento y el empleo en los programas y actividades de la institución, incluyendo la educación vocacional. Para mayor información sobre la política de igualdad de oportunidades, sobre cómo presentar una queja, o sobre cómo pedir una copia de un documento que explica el proceso de quejas por discriminación, puede dirigirse al AssistantSuperintendent/Vicepresidente de Recursos Humanos, del Centro Universitario, de la habitación 360, Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355; teléfono (661) College of the Canyons reconoce su obligación de proveer acceso generalizado a los minusválidos por toda la institución. Comuníquese con el coordinador de servicios a los minusválidos si necesita información sobre la prestación de servicios, las actividades, y las instalaciones con acceso para minusválidos. Para pedir información sobre leyes federales sobre la discriminación en la educación o sobre el cumplimiento de estas normativas por el Distrito Universitario, puede también dirigirse a la Oficina de Derecho Civil, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Room 509F HHH Bldg., Washington, D.C Santa Clarita Community College District

241 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY I. POLICY STATEMENT The Santa Clarita Community College District is committed to creating and maintaining an academic and work environment in which all persons who participate in District programs and activities can work together in an atmosphere free of sexual harassment, exploitation, or intimidation, and that values and protects individual dignity and the academic process. Sexual harassment is unlawful and undermines the atmosphere of mutual trust and respect necessary for an effective learning and working environment and hinders the District's ability to fulfill its academic mission. Toward this end, all members of the college community must understand that sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, and sexual exploitation of professional relationships violate the District's policy and will not be tolerated. The District will take every step to resolve complaints promptly and will institute disciplinary proceedings against persons found to be in violation of this sexual harassment policy. For faculty and staff members, such proceedings may result in a range of sanctions, up to and including termination of District affiliation. Students who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion. II. APPLICABILITY This policy applies to all applicants for employment and admission to District programs, officers and employees of the District, students, and persons who serve the District as its agents and are under the control of the District. It applies to all aspects of the academic environment, including but not limited to classroom conditions, grades, academic standing, employment opportunities, scholarships, recommendations, disciplinary actions, and participation in any District activity. In addition, this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, disciplinary action, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, training opportunities and compensation. Specific adherence to this policy shall also be made an express term of every contracted services agreement entered into by the District. III. LEGAL AUTHORITY Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended by the 1991 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act), by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and California Education Code. Santa Clarita Community College District's Unlawful Discrimination and Affirmative Action Policy also prohibits sex discrimination. IV. DEFINITION Sexual harassment may involve the behavior of a person of either sex against a person of the opposite or same sex, and occurs when such behavior constitutes unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, and other unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature where: 1. Submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual's employment, academic status, or progress; 2. Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as the basis of employment or academic decisions affecting the individual's welfare; 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's welfare, work or academic performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, offensive, or demeaning work or educational environment; or 4. Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the community college. A third party may also file a complaint under this policy if the sexual conduct of others in the work or educational environment has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the third party's welfare, work or academic performance. Examples of prohibited behavior or prohibited acts that constitute sexual harassment may take a variety of forms. Examples of behavior generally viewed as sexual harassment when they are unwelcome include, but are not limited to: 1. Verbal: Inappropriate or offensive remarks, slurs, jokes or innuendoes based on sex. This may include, but is not limited to, inappropriate comments regarding an individual's body, physical appearance, attire, sexual prowess, marital status or sexual orientation; sexually suggestive or insulting sounds or gestures, including sucking noises, winking, and throwing kisses; unwelcome flirting or sexual propositions, invitations or solicitations; demands for sexual favors; verbal abuse, threats or intimidation of a sexual nature (direct or indirect threats or bribes for unwanted sexual activity); or sexist, patronizing or ridiculing statements that convey derogatory attitudes about a particular gender. 2. Physical: Inappropriate or offensive touching, assault, or physical interference with free movement. This may include, but is not limited to, kissing, patting, stroking, lingering or intimate touches, grabbing, pinching, leering, squeezing, staring, unnecessarily brushing against or blocking another person, whistling, sexual gestures, or giving a neck or shoulder massage. In addition to stalking (either inside or outside the institution), and attempted or actual sexual assault. 3. Visual or Written: The display or circulation of offensive, sexually-oriented visual or written material. This may include, but is not limited to, objects, pictures, posters, cartoons, calendars, drawings, graffiti, video tapes, audio recordings, literature, computer graphics, electronic media transmissions or other materials with sexual content. College of the Canyons 241

242 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES 4. Environmental: An academic or work environment that is permeated with sexually-oriented talk, innuendoes, insults or abuse not relevant to the subject matter of the class or employment. A hostile environment can arise from an unwarranted focus on sexual topics or sexually suggestive statements in the classroom. An environment may be hostile if unwelcome sexual behavior is directed specifically at an individual or if the individual merely witnesses unlawful harassment in his or her immediate surroundings. The determination of whether an environment is hostile is based on the totality of the circumstances, including such factors as the frequency of the conduct, the severity of the conduct, whether the conduct is humiliating or physically threatening, and whether the conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's learning or work. This may include, but is not limited to, consensual sexual relationships. Romantic or sexual relationships between supervisors and employees, or between faculty or staff members and students are discouraged. There is an inherent imbalance of power and potential for exploitation in such relationships. A conflict of interest may arise if the faculty or staff member must evaluate the student's work or make academic decisions affecting the student or if a supervisor must evaluate the performance of an employee. The relationship may create an appearance of impropriety and lead to charges of favoritism by other students or other employees. A consensual sexual relationship may change, with the result that sexual conduct that was once welcome becomes unwelcome and harassing. By definition, sexual harassment is not within the course and scope of an individual's employment with the District. Sexual harassment may occur between peers. Unwelcome sexual behavior between peers under this definition is unacceptable in the District. Examples of harassment can include, but are not limited to, all of the behaviors described above as well as the following behaviors: leaving obscene messages on campus computers; creating a sexually demeaning atmosphere, such as displaying posters and pictures that are sexist or otherwise demeaning to females or males; unwelcome touching and grabbing; persistent unwanted sexual attention, such as continually asking a person for a date after the person has indicated no interest; o whistling or yelling obscenities at people walking by, or loudly discussing their sexual attributes and rating them; o threatening rape; o mooning, whereby individuals expose their buttocks aggressively; o exposing one's genitals; o "streaking" - running naked in front of others; o "sharking" - biting breasts, buttocks, or other private body parts; o shouting obscenities; The aforementioned lists of behaviors should be used to assist in identifying offensive behaviors but in no way should be construed as exhaustive lists of unacceptable acts. In determining whether the alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, consideration should be given to the records of the incident or incidents as a whole and to the totality of the circumstances, including the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. This definition recognizes two categories of sexual harassment: 1. "Quid pro quo" sexual harassment occurs when a person in a position of authority (supervisor and subordinate or teacher and student) makes educational or employment benefits conditional upon an individual's willingness to engage in or tolerate unwanted sexual conduct. (Please note: the relationship may be an indirect one where the harasser has the power to direct others who have authority over the victim.) The perpetrator's intent or lack of intent to harass is not relevant to the determination of whether quid pro quo harassment occurred. 2. "Hostile environment" sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome conduct based on sex is sufficiently severe or pervasive so as to alter the conditions of an individual's learning or work environment, unreasonably interfere with an individual's academic or work performance, or create an intimidating, hostile, or abusive learning or work environment. The victim must subjectively perceive the environment as hostile, and the harassment must be such that a reasonable person of the same gender would perceive the environment as hostile. The determination of whether an environment is "hostile" must be based on all of the circumstances. These circumstances could include the frequency of the conduct, its severity, and whether it is physically threatening or humiliating. As with quid pro quo harassment, the perpetrator's intent or lack of intent to harass is not relevant to the determination of whether hostile environment harassment occurred. V. SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS AND PRO- FESSIONAL CONDUCT The basic reasons for which a community college district exists are the discovery and transmission of knowledge, activities which are founded upon the free and open exchange of ideas. Such activities flourish only in a climate uncluttered by exploitation, coercion, intimidation or reprisal. In order for productive learning and the work that supports it to occur, certain conditions should prevail on campus. It is for these reasons that members of the college community - faculty, students and staff personnel - should pursue their responsibilities guided by a strong commitment to basic ethical principles and professional codes of conduct. Primary responsibility for maintaining high standards of conduct resides especially with faculty and supervisors, since they exercise significant authority and power over others. If the highest standards of professional conduct are to be maintained, however, all responsible members of the community of learning should understand that sexual advances or comments by a faculty member or 242 Santa Clarita Community College District

243 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES supervisor toward one of his or her students or employees may constitute unprofessional conduct. Such unprofessional conduct blurs professional boundaries, interferes with a climate conducive to the open exchange of ideas between persons, subverts the normal structure of incentives that spurs work and learning, and interjects attitudes and pressures which may undercut the basic reasons for which the District exists. In such cases, objectivity may be compromised or destroyed and competent evaluation threatened. VI. PROHIBITED SUPERVISORY OR MANAGE- RIAL BEHAVIOR 1. No supervisor, manager, administrator, or other authority figure may condition any employment, employee benefit or continued employment in the District on an applicant's or employee's acquiescence to any of the sexual behavior defined above. 2. No supervisor, manager, administrator, or other authority figure may retaliate against any applicant, or employee, or student because that person has opposed a practice prohibited by the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the California Fair Employment and Housing Act or has filed a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing conducted by an authorized investigative agency. 3. No person shall destroy evidence relevant to an investigation of sexual discrimination. Behavior Prohibited by all persons 1. No supervisor, manager, administrator, faculty member, student, or any other person in the District shall create a hostile or offensive work environment for any other person by engaging in any sexual harassment or by tolerating it on the part of any employee or student. 2. No supervisor, manager, administrator, faculty member, student, or any other person in the District shall assist any individual in doing any act which constitutes sexual discrimination against any employee or student of the District. VII. RESPONSIBILITIES A. College Community - Faculty, Students or Staff Personnel If faculty, students or staff personnel believe that they have been subjected to sexual harassment or any unwanted sexual attention, they should: If possible communicate the unwelcomeness of the behavior to the harasser. If practical, communicate to their supervisor (or instructor) that unwelcome sexual behavior has occurred. However, under no circumstances shall a faculty member, student or staff personnel of the District, who believes that she/he has been the victim of sexual harassment by their supervisor (or instructor) be required to first report that harassment to their supervisor (or instructor). Make a written record of the date, time, and nature of the incident(s) and the names of any witnesses; and Report the incident to the District's Affirmative Action Officer, supervisor, or appropriate District officer. Cooperate with any investigation of any alleged act of sexual harassment conducted by the District or by an appropriate state or federal agency. B. Administrators, Managers and Supervisors Administrators, managers and supervisors must deal expeditiously and fairly with allegations of sexual harassment within their division/office whether or not there has been a written or formal complaint. Administrators, managers and supervisors must: Act promptly to investigate sexual harassment or inappropriate sexually oriented conduct; Ensure that harassment or inappropriate sexual behavior is reported to an appropriate administrator or directly to the District's Affirmative Action Officer; Take corrective action to prevent prohibited conduct from reoccurring; Follow-up, as appropriate, of any reported incident of sexual harassment to determine whether the victim has been subjected to any further forbidden conduct; Immediately inform the District's Affirmative Action Officer at any time they learn that employment or other benefits have been withheld or denied as a consequence of sexual harassment, and shall take steps to rectify any harm suffered by the victim. Administrators, managers and supervisors who knowingly allow or tolerate sexual harassment are in violation of this policy and subject to discipline. C. Faculty Faculty members must deal expeditiously and fairly with allegations of sexual harassment observed within their classrooms or on campus whether or not they are reported to them. Faculty members must: Ensure that harassment or inappropriate sexually oriented conduct is reported to an appropriate administrator or directly to the District's Affirmative Action Officer. Discuss sexual harassment policy with their students, as appropriate. Students should be informed of their rights under this policy. D. All Employees All employees of the District shall: Report any conduct, including that directed toward a student, which fits the definition of sexual harassment, to their immediate supervisor or appropriate authority figure. This includes conduct of non-employees, such as sales representatives or service vendors. College of the Canyons 243

244 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES VIII. NON-REPRISAL No faculty, administrator or staff, applicant for employment, student, or member of the public may be subject to restraint, interference, coercion or reprisal for action taken in good faith to seek advice concerning a sexual harassment matter, to file a sexual harassment complaint, testify, assist or participate in any manner in the investigation, proceedings, or hearing of a sexual harassment complaint. IX. MALICIOUS, FALSE ACCUSATIONS A complainant whose allegations are found to be both false and brought with malicious intent will be subject to disciplinary action which may include, but is not limited to, informal reprimand, formal reprimand, demotion, transfer, suspension, or dismissal. X. CONFIDENTIALITY District administrators will make every reasonable effort to conduct all proceedings in a manner which will protect the confidentiality of all parties. Information will be revealed strictly on a need-to-know basis. All parties to the complaint should treat the matter under investigation with discretion and respect for the reputation of all parties involved. STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY In the pursuit of academic ends, the student should be free of unfair or improper action by any members of the academic community. A grievance may be initiated by a student when it is believed she/he has been subject to unjust action or denied rights as stipulated in published college regulations, state laws, or federal laws. Such action may be instituted by a student against another student, a faculty member, or an administrator. When a student believes an injustice has been done, the student may seek redress through the following policy and procedures. Note: Complaints involving alleged discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability should be submitted under the discrimination complaint procedure below. Students may initiate a grievance for any of the following actions: 1. Prejudicial or capricious action in the evaluation of the student's academic performance. Such grievances may be referred to the chief instructional officer. 2. Acts or threats of intimidation, harassment, or physical aggression. Such grievances may be referred to the Dean, Student Services. 3. Arbitrary action or imposition of sanctions without proper regard for academic due process as specified in published College rules and regulations. Such grievances may be referred to the Dean, Student Services. Procedure to File Grievances Preliminary Action 1. Not later than twenty (20) school days after a student believes an injustice has been done, she/he shall first attempt to resolve the grievance by informal consultation with the following persons, preferably in sequence: a Student, faculty member, or administrator concerned, b. Coordinator, Student Activities, c. Dean, Student Services, d. Chief instructional officer where an academic grievance is concerned. 2. Within ten (10) school days, if the student still believes that the issue has not been resolved by informal consultation, the student may submit a signed statement specifying the time, place, and nature of the grievance to the Dean, Student Services or chief instructional officer, as appropriate, who shall arrange for the meeting of a hearing committee to consider the grievance. Formal Hearing 1. The Chancellor, the Chairperson(s) of the Academic Senate and the President of the Associated Students shall form a hearing committee within five (5) school days as follows: a. Two faculty members and two alternates, three students and three alternates, one administrator and one alternate. b. Six students and three alternates or the existing Student Judiciary, in cases where only students are involved, if the parties so desire. c. Committee members shall select one of their members as chairperson. The chairperson shall have the privilege of voting on all issues. 2. The President of the Associated Students shall notify each party of the membership of the committee within five (5) school days. Each party shall be allowed one peremptory challenge and two challenges for cause. Challenges will be communicated to the President of the Associated Students. Released members will be replaced by alternates. a. Legitimacy of challenges for cause against faculty members shall be decided by the Chairperson(s) of the Academic Senate. b. Legitimacy of challenges for cause against students shall be decided by the President of the Associated Students. c. Legitimacy of a challenge for cause against an administrator shall be decided by the Chancellor. 3. The hearing committee shall conduct its proceedings according to academic due process standards. 4. Hearings shall be closed and confidential unless it is the request of all parties that a hearing be open to the public. 5. The hearing committee shall submit its findings of fact and recommendations to both parties and the Student Judiciary (when only students are involved) for Associated Students' constitutional review. 244 Santa Clarita Community College District

245 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES 6. The findings of fact and recommendations, along with any judicial review, will be sent to the Chancellor no later than twenty (20) school days from the formation of the formal hearing committee. Final Action 1. Upon receiving the findings and recommendation of the hearing committee and after consultation as requested by either party, the Chancellor may accept or reject the committee recommendation within five (5) school days. 2. If the Chancellor rejects the committee recommendation, the Chancellor shall submit the decision with stated reasons to the hearing committee within five (5) school days. 3. The Chancellor shall transmit the decision to both parties, the Chairperson(s) of the Academic Senate and the President of the Associated Students. The Chancellor shall submit a report on the matter with the decision to the Board of Trustees. Appeal Either party may appeal within five (5) days the Chancellor's decision, either in writing or by appearance to the Board of Trustees. Within fifteen (15) days after submission of the appeal, the Board of Trustees shall complete its review of the record and make a final determination of the matter. DISTRICT POLICIES GOVERNING STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Introduction The California Education Code (section 66300) requires every community college governing board to adopt specific rules governing student behavior along with applicable penalties for violation of such rules. Students enrolling at College of the Canyons assume an obligation to abide by all College regulations. Grounds for Disciplinary Action A student may be disciplined for one or more of the following causes which must be College/District related and which may occur either on any District site or elsewhere off-site during a college-sponsored activity or event. This list is not intended to be exhaustive, but is an example of good and sufficient causes for disciplinary action. A. Any theft, conversion, or damage to and/or destruction of any property, real or personal, belonging to the college, a member of the college staff, a student, or a campus visitor. B. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, keys, records or identification, or knowingly furnishing false information to a college. C. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, and other forms of academic dishonesty, and/or facilitating academic dishonesty. D. Physical or verbal abuse, including sexual assault, sexual harassment and stalking, or any threat of force or violence directed toward any member of the college or a campus visitor. E. Manufacture, use, possession, distribution, or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other dangerous drugs on campus, or off campus at any college-sponsored event. F. Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, possession of, or misuse of, college property. G. Disorderly, lewd, indecent, obscene or offensive conduct on college-owned or controlled property or at college-sponsored or supervised functions. H. Possession or use of any firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals, or other potentially harmful implements or substances while on the college campus or at a college-sponsored function without prior authorization of the district chancellor or designee. I. Failure to identify oneself to or failure to comply with directions of college officials acting in performance of their duties including, but not limited to, the provisions of the Penal Code Sections and J. Obstruction or disruption, on or off campus, of the college s education process, administrative process, or other college function. K. Violation of any order of the college chancellor, notice of which has been given prior to such violation and which order is not inconsistent with any of the other provisions of this policy. This notice may be given by publication in the college newspaper, or by posting on an official bulletin board designated for this purpose. L. Soliciting or assisting another to do any act which would subject a student to expulsion, suspension, probation, or other discipline pursuant to this policy. M. Abusive behavior directed toward, or hazing of, a member of the college community. N. Any other cause not listed above which is identified as good cause by Education Code Sections and O. Attempting to do any of the causes for disciplinary action identified above. P. Abuse of computing facilities or computer time, including but not limited to unauthorized entry into a file to use, read, or change the contents or any other purpose; unauthorized transfer of a file; unauthorized use of another individual s identification or password; use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member, or college official; and/or use of computing facilities to interfere with a college computing system. For specifics refer to the College of the Canyons Acceptable Use Agreement. Q. Committing any act or engaging in any behavior that threatens or endangers the health or safety of another individual on campus or at any college-sponsored activity or event. R. Willful misconduct that results in injury or death to a student or to college or district personnel or a campus visitor. S. Unauthorized preparation, selling, giving, transfer, distribution, or publication, for any commercial purpose, of any contemporaneous recording of an academic presentation in a classroom or equivalent site of instruction, including but not limited to handwritten or typewritten class notes, or any materials that are the College of the Canyons 245

246 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES intellectual property of a faculty member, except as permitted by any district policy or administrative procedure. T. Gambling on college or district property. U. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking has been prohibited by law or by regulation of the college or district. V. Failure to follow and comply with established guidelines and regulations of off-site entities while participating in college-sponsored, off-campus activities including, but not limited to, conferences, retreats, field trips, excursions, internships, service-learning or volunteer placements, and athletic events. W. Violation of college or district policies or of campus regulations including those concerning chartering and registration of student organizations, use of college or district facilities, or the time, place and manner of public expression. STUDENT CONDUCT - DISCIPLINARY ACTION The following policies regulating student disciplinary actions are adopted for the purpose of providing a uniform method of disciplining students for misconduct, and assuring that all students are accorded fair and objective treatment. Every effort shall be made to make the student aware of these policies. Types of disciplinary Action (Sanctions) The following types of disciplinary action may be imposed, or imposed and suspended, by appropriate college authorities when a student is found in violation of college rules and regulations. 1. Warning: Notice to the student that continuation or repetition of specified misconduct may be cause for other disciplinary action. 2. Restitution: The student is required to make payment to the college, or to other persons, groups, or organizations for damages incurred as a result of a violation of this policy. 3. Official Reprimand: A written reprimand is for violation of specified regulations or misconduct. It serves to place on record that a student s conduct in a specific instance does not meet with the student s expected performance at the college. A person receiving a reprimand is notified that continued conduct of the type described in the reprimand may result in additional action against the student. The student is further informed that records of reprimands are destroyed two years after the last entry has been made concerning disciplinary action against an individual student and that such records are not considered part of a student s permanent record at the college. 4. Disciplinary Probation: Disciplinary probation is a status imposed by the college for a specific length of time during which the student must conform to college standards of conduct. Conditions restricting privileges and/or eligibility may be imposed. For example, students may be removed from all college organization offices and denied the privilege of participating in all college- and student-sponsored activities, including public performances. Other conditions, such as community service and academic workshops, may be imposed. The term of disciplinary probation shall be no less than one college month nor longer than a college year. Repetition during the probationary period of conduct resulting in disciplinary probation may be cause for suspension or other, more stringent, disciplinary action. 5. Removal by Instructor: An instructor may remove a student from his/her class when the student has interfered with the instructional process. The duration will be for the day of the removal and the next class meeting. The instructor shall immediately report the removal to the Office of Student Services for appropriate action. 6. Disciplinary Suspension: Disciplinary suspension consists of the temporary removal of the student from enrollment in the college for both academic and extracurricular purposes. A student may be suspended from one or more classes for a period of up to ten (10) days of instruction; from one or more classes for the remainder of the school term; or from all classes and activities of the college for one or more terms. A suspended student is not to occupy any portion of the campus and is denied all college privileges including class attendance and privileges noted under Disciplinary Probation. 7. Expulsion: Expulsion consists of the permanent and unconditional removal of the student from the college. Students may be expelled from the college only by action of the board of trustees upon recommendation of the chancellor (Education Code 76030). 8. Interim Suspension: Interim suspension consists of temporary removal of the student from the college for both academic and extracurricular activities during the limited time necessary to complete an investigation and is not necessarily considered a disciplinary action. Interim Suspension shall be: a. Imposed by the chancellor of the college, or designee, pending a hearing, only when such action is deemed to be necessary for the immediate safety and welfare of the students and staff members or for the protection of district property. b. Limited to only that period of time necessary to assure that the purposes of interim suspension are accomplished. c. For not more than a maximum of ten (10) college days. Students suspended on an interim basis shall be given an opportunity for a hearing within ten (10) days. The hearing will be held on the following issues: a. the reliability of the information concerning the student s conduct. b. whether the conduct and surrounding circumstances reasonably indicate that the continued presence of the student on campus poses a substantial threat to the student or to others, or to the stability and continuance of normal college functions. This hearing does not preclude the initiation of regular disciplinary action. 246 Santa Clarita Community College District

247 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES STUDENT RIGHTS - INTRODUCTION Students are members of both society and the academic community with attendant rights and responsibilities. Students are expected to comply with the general law, as well as college policies. The procedures below apply to alleged misconduct of students on campus or at official college events off campus. The following procedures outlined in sections through of District Policy represent the steps that may be employed to reach a resolution in cases of alleged misconduct. The reader should note that each case is handled individually and that while due process is always employed, some of the procedures outlined below may not be necessary in every case. Questions concerning these procedures should be addressed to the vice president, student services. Definition of Terms Student: The term "student" means an individual who: 1. is enrolled in or registered with an academic program of the college; 2. has completed the immediately preceding term and is eligible for re-enrollment, including the recess periods between academic terms. Notice: Whenever this policy requires giving notice to any student, mailing such notice to the mailing address most recently provided by the student or, if undeliverable at that address, to the student s permanent address of record, shall constitute notice. Days: Means normal business days and shall not include Saturdays, Sundays, or administrative holidays. Student Conduct Committee: This committee consists of five members of the campus community which convenes as needed to adjudicate cases of misconduct. See for additional information. Due Process A. Referral of Cases: Any member of the campus community who has knowledge of alleged misconduct of students may bring the matter to the attention of the vice president, student services. The vice president may require a written statement relative to the alleged misconduct. The vice president in consultation with the Academic Senate will develop specific procedures to address alleged violations of academic and/or classroom misconduct. Referrals to the vice president s office shall be made within thirty days following the discovery of the alleged misconduct. The chancellor may grant exceptions. B. Investigation and Notice to Student: Upon receiving notice of the alleged violation, the Vice President, Student Services (or designee) may consider information acquired from a complainant and may augment that information through further investigation in order to determine if there is cause to believe that a violation may have occurred. In cases in which the Vice President (or designee) determines that there is not cause to believe that a violation may have occurred, the Vice President (or designee) may decide that the case will not be pursued further. If the allegation concerned academic and/or classroom misconduct, the Vice President will contact the complainant to explain his or her reasoning. The complainant may appeal the decision to not pursue discipline, within 10 working days, to the Vice President, Student Services. The Vice President, Student Services may refer the matter to other campus and/or community resources. The Vice President shall notify the accused student in writing of the following: 1. the nature of the alleged conduct in question, including a brief statement of the factual basis of the charges; the time, date and place it is alleged to have occurred; and the campus regulations allegedly violated; a. Campus Restraining Order (CRO): In cases in which the Vice President has a reasonable suspicion to believe that an alleged violation of Policy 529.2(D) and/or 529.2(M) occurred, the Vice President may issue, in addition to the letter of notification, a Campus Restraining Order (CRO). The CRO shall prohibit named students from intentionally contacting, telephoning, or otherwise disturbing the peace of others specifically named for a specified period of time. A CRO shall not include a provision that terminates the accused student s status as a student, nor shall it be construed as a finding of culpability on the part of any student. Nevertheless, violation of a term or condition of such an order may be regarded as actionable misconduct and may subject the student to disciplinary action without regard to the outcome of the case that occasioned the issuance of the CRO. 2. a copy of the student conduct procedures; and 3. that an interview with the Vice President must be scheduled within seven (7) days for the purpose of an initial hearing. The student may waive the right to an initial hearing and request that the matter be referred directly to the Student Conduct Committee for a hearing. C. Placement and Notice of Hold: In the event that the student does not contact the Vice President, Student Services Office within the seven (7) day period, or fails to keep any scheduled appointment, the Vice President may then place a hold on the student s records and notify the student that this action has been taken. Such hold will be removed only when the student either appears at the Vice President, Student Services Office for a scheduled interview, or requests in writing that the case be referred to the Student Conduct Committee for a hearing. D. Initial hearing with the Vice President: The Vice President, Student Services (or designee) shall, at the initial hearing: 1. determine that the student has received a copy of these procedures; College of the Canyons 247

248 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES 2. discuss confidentiality; inform the student that the content of this and all subsequent communications with the office regarding information not relevant to the case shall, insofar as allowed by law, be treated confidentially, unless such confidentiality is waived by the student; and that information relevant to the case may be divulged to those who have a legitimate educational interest; 3. describe to the student as completely as possible the allegation, and the college policies allegedly violated, hear the student s defense to such charges; 4. provide the student with an opportunity to inspect all documents relevant to the case which are in the possession of the Vice President at the time of the hearing, and all such documents arriving after the initial hearing but before disposition of the case by the Vice President; 5. provide the student with copies of the documents relevant to the case, at the student s request; 6. counsel the student regarding the campus discipline process as appropriate. 7. Students may be accompanied by any person(s) of their choice at the initial hearing. E. Disposition by the Vice President, Student Services: After meeting with the student, the Dean (or designee) may take one of several actions: 1. Insufficient Evidence: If the Vice President concludes that there is insufficient evidence to sustain a finding of culpability, he or she may decide not to refer the case to the Student Conduct Committee. The complainant may still attempt to resolve the matter through campus and/or community resources. In cases of alleged violations of classroom and/or academic misconduct the Vice President will notify the complainant of this outcome (if allowed by law). The complainant may appeal this decision, within ten working days, to the Vice President, Instruction. 2. Informal Agreement of Resolution: In cases in which the Vice President determines that an Informal Agreement of Resolution is appropriate, the accused student will be informed that this Resolution, while not a part of the student s permanent record, is binding. If the student fails to abide by in the Informal Agreement of Resolution, such failure will be regarded as actionable misconduct, under District Policy 529.2(K), and may subject the student to disciplinary action by the college. Each Informal Agreement of Resolution shall be regarded as binding within the college and may include: a. Direction by the Vice President to the student to refrain from the behavior(s) described by the Vice President and/or restrictions regarding contact with others involved in the case; b. Required participation by the student in educational programs and/or reconciliation processes, including mediation; c. Required participation by the student as an unpaid volunteer in activities that serve the college and/or community. d. Retention of the case file and the Informal Agreement of Resolution in the Vice President, Student Services Office for one year from the date appearing on the Agreement. During that year, should the Vice President have a reasonable suspicion to believe that the student has engaged in misconduct related in nature to the conduct which occasioned the Agreement, both cases may be the subject of college disciplinary action. 3. Formal Disciplinary Action: a. If the student does not admit culpability, and if the Vice President concludes that an Informal Agreement of Resolution is not appropriate, and that there is sufficient evidence such that a Student Conduct Committee could find, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the student has violated college policy, the Vice President shall refer the case to the Student Conduct Committee for a hearing. b. If the student does admit culpability, and if the Vice President concludes that there is sufficient evidence to sustain a finding of culpability, the Vice President may impose, or impose and suspend, one or more of the sanctions listed in Santa Clarita Community College District Policy 530 (excluding expulsion); moreover, the imposition of any sanction may be effective retroactively. No sanction involving separation from the college (i.e., Suspension or Expulsion) shall become official until five (5) days from the date appearing on the letter confirming the Vice President s disposition. Regardless of the action taken, the Vice President shall confirm his or her disposition of the case in a written notice mailed to the student within seven (7) days of the action. F. Appeal of the Sanction Imposed by the Vice President: If the Vice President imposes a sanction of suspension or recommends expulsion, the student may submit a written appeal of the imposed suspension or expulsion to the Chancellor within five (5) days of the date appearing on the Vice President s written confirmation of his or her action. The imposition of a sanction of suspension shall be withheld during such appeal. The Chancellor s review of such appeal shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section The Chancellor s decision is final. 248 Santa Clarita Community College District

249 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES The Student Conduct Committee A. The Student Conduct Committee shall provide a hearing for all cases referred to it under this Policy. B. It is the intention of this Policy that hearings be set as soon as reasonably possible after referral to the Student Conduct Committee. C. Hearings shall be held in accordance with generally accepted standards of procedural due process, including, but not limited to, the opportunity to present evidence in an orderly manner, and the right to examine and cross-examine witnesses. The student may be advised by any person of the student s choice, at the student s own expense; however, the student must represent him or herself. The Committee Chair may grant exceptions (for example pending criminal charges against the student). The Committee Chair shall rule on all questions of procedure. Evidence may be received of the sort upon which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, and is not restricted to evidence admissible under the strict rules of evidence of a court of law. D. When the hearing involves an allegation of rape or other forms of sexual assault, evidence of the complainant s past sexual history, including opinion evidence, reputation evidence, and evidence of specific instances of the complainant s sexual conduct, shall not be admissible by the accused student unless the Committee Chair makes a specific finding of relevance after an offer of proof by the accused student. Under no circumstances is past sexual history admissible to prove consent. The offer of proof must be made and resolved by the panel before the complainant testifies. E. No inference shall be drawn from the silence of the accused. The standard of proof to be applied in these hearings is that of a preponderance of the evidence. Hearings shall be recorded and the student shall receive, upon request, a copy of the record without charge. The record may be an audio-tape recording of the hearing. F. The hearing shall be closed to spectators unless the student specifically requests an open hearing. G. The Committee Chair has the right to exclude spectators from the hearing room if deemed necessary for the quiet or secure conduct of the hearing. When the hearing involves an allegation of rape or other forms of sexual assault, the hearing shall be closed to spectators except for the following: 1. The complainant shall be entitled, for support, to have up to two persons of the complainant s choice accompany the complainant to the hearing. A support person may be called as a witness, and the fact that he or she is to act as a witness shall not preclude that person s attendance throughout the entire hearing. If a support person is also a witness, the Committee Chair may require him or her to testify before the complainant. Neither of these persons shall be entitled to represent or defend the complainant. Similar rights shall be afforded the accused student. 2. The complainant shall have the right to be present during the entire hearing, notwithstanding the fact that the complainant is to be called as a witness.witness. H. Responsibility for Presentation of Cases: 1. At the hearing, the accused student must represent himself or herself (exceptions may be granted by the Committee Chair); however, he or she may receive advice from any person at the student s own expense. An advisor is not allowed to address the Committee directly and must conduct him or herself in an appropriate manner. 2. If the student wishes the Hearing Coordinator to direct communications concerning the case to his or her advisor, as well as to himself or herself, he or she must provide the Hearing Coordinator with such a request, including the name and address of his or her advisor, in writing. 3. The college s representative shall be the Vice President, student services or the Vice President s designee. The Vice President may consult with college attorneys. I. Continuing Informal Resolution: Until the Student Conduct Committee makes its report to the Chancellor, any agreement between the accused student and the Vice President as to the disposition of the matter shall bind all parties and terminate all proceedings. J. Reports to the Chancellor: Within fifteen (15) days after the conclusion of a hearing, the Committee Chair shall submit a report advising the Chancellor of: 1. the Committee s specific finding of fact; 2. whether, in the opinion of a majority of the Committee the student has violated one or more college policies; and 3. a recommendation of sanction, provided that prior to recommending any sanction, the Committee and accused student are briefed by the Vice President regarding sanctions imposed in similar cases, and any previous cases of misconduct by the student on file with the Vice President; and provided further that the Committee indicate the rationale for such recommendation. The Chancellor may grant an extension of time for submission of the report for good cause shown and upon such terms as shall avoid undue prejudice to the student. Any member of the Committee may submit a minority report to the Chancellor. K. A copy of all reports required to be submitted to the Chancellor by this Policy, including any minority reports, shall be sent to the accused student, the Vice President, and the complainant (if allowed by law), when transmitted to the Chancellor. L. The accused student shall have seven (7) days from the date appearing on the Committee report in which to submit to the Chancellor any written argument supporting the student s position. College of the Canyons 249

250 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES M. If an accused student does not meet with the Vice President and/or does not appear at the hearing, or has withdrawn from the college while subject to pending disciplinary action, the case may proceed to disposition without the student s participation. THE CHANCELLOR A. Decision by the Chancellor: The final decision regarding the case shall be made by the Chancellor except in cases which: 1. are resolved by the Vice President, Student Services, and no written appeal is made by the student; 2. include a recommendation for expulsion. B. Bases for Decision: The Chancellor shall base his or her decision upon: 1. the reports submitted by the Student Conduct Committee; 2. counsel solicited from the Vice President, regarding sanctions imposed in similar cases, and any previous cases of misconduct by the student on file with the Vice President, Student Services Office. C. Sanctions: The Chancellor may decide to impose, or impose and suspend, one or more of the sanctions listed in Section 530, with the exception of expulsion (discussed below). The Chancellor is not limited to those sanctions imposed by the Vice President, or to those recommended by the Student Conduct Committee, even though such decision may result in a decrease of the student s penalty; moreover, the imposition of any sanction may be effective retroactively. D. Recommendation for Expulsion: Should the Vice President, Chancellor, or Chancellor s designee recommend a sanction of expulsion the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will meet in closed session, unless otherwise requested by the student, to affirm or alter the sanction. The Board is not limited to the recommended sanction(s), and may impose an alternative sanction, even though such decision may result in a decrease of the student s penalty; moreover, the imposition of any sanction may be effective retroactively. Whether the matter is considered at a closed session or at a public meeting, the final action of the Board shall be taken at the next public meeting and the result of such action shall be a public record of the District. E. Discussion With Student: If the Chancellor deems it necessary or desirable, he or she may meet with the student at any point to discuss the case. The student may be accompanied by any person of his or her choice at the student s own expense. F. Decision by the Chancellor: Not later than twenty (20) days after the date appearing on the written appeal of the student; or the report of the Student Conduct Committee, if any, whichever is latest, written notification of the Chancellor s decision shall be delivered to: 1. the accused student; 2. the Chair of the Student Conduct Committee, if the Committee heard or reviewed the case and made a report to the Chancellor; and 3. the Vice President, Student Services. The Chancellor may also notify other parties of his or her decision. The Chancellor may direct the Vice President, Student Services, if there is an institutional interest in doing so, and if such parties are authorized to receive such information under the Santa Clarita Community College District Policy on the Disclosure of Information from Student Records. MATRICULATION - STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Matriculation is a process that enhances access to the California Community Colleges and promotes and sustains the efforts of students to succeed in their educational endeavors. The goals of matriculation are to ensure that all students complete their college courses, persist to the next academic term, and achieve their educational objectives. College of the Canyons provides students except as exempted pursuant to Title 5, section 55532, with all of the following matriculation services: A. The processing of applications for admission; B. Orientation and pre-orientation services designed to provide non-exempt students and potential students, on a timely basis, with information concerning college procedures and course scheduling, academic expectations, financial assistance, and any other matters the college or district finds appropriate; C Assessment for all non-exempt students pursuant to Title 5, section 55524; D. Counseling or advisement for non-exempt students pursuant to Title 5, section 55523; E. Assistance in developing a student educational plan pursuant to Title 5, section 55525, which identifies the student's educational objectives and the courses, services, and programs to be used to achieve them; F. Post enrollment evaluation, pursuant to Title 5, section 55526, of each student's progress; and G. Referral of students to: 1. Support services which may be available, including, but not limited to, counseling, financial aid, health services, campus employment placement services, Extended Opportunity Programs and 250 Santa Clarita Community College District

251 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES Services, campus child care services, tutorial services and Disabled Students Programs and Services; and 2. Specialized curriculum offerings including but not limited to, pre-collegiate basic skills courses and programs in English as a Second Language. It is the responsibility of each non-exempt student under the provisions of Title 5, section and the Matriculation Plan to: a. Express at least a broad educational intent upon admission and to declare a specific educational objective no later than the term after which the student completes 15 semester units of degree applicable credit coursework. Once the student has declared the specific educational goal, the College will provide the student with an opportunity to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP) pursuant to Title 5, section b. Participate in counseling or advisement. c. Diligently attend class and complete assigned coursework. d. Complete courses and maintain progress towards an educational goal in accordance with the College's standards for probation and dismissal. If the student fails to fulfill the responsibilities listed above, fails to cooperate in the development of an SEP or fails to abide by the terms of his/her SEP, the College may, subject to the requirements of Title 5, Chapter 5, Article 4, suspend or terminate the provision of services authorized and required in this policy. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to permit the College to suspend or terminate any service to which a student is entitled under any other provision of law. ORIENTATION Orientation is a process which acquaints students with college programs, services, facilities and grounds, academic expectations, and institutional procedures. All new students entering College of the Canyons will be required to participate in the Orientation component of the Matriculation Program unless exempted from this requirement according to the criteria listed below. Exemptions from Orientation: A. Students who have completed an associate degree or higher at an accredited institution. B. Students only taking courses not dependent on academic skill requisites such as some fine or performing arts or physical education. C. Students only taking courses to upgrade occupational skills or as continuing education for employment. The College will make reasonable efforts to ensure that all exempt students are provided the opportunity to participate in orientation. ASSESSMENT Assessment is the process that includes the administration of assessment instruments to determine student competency in computational and language skills, assisting students in identifying their aptitudes, interests and educational objectives, evaluating students' study and learning skills, and evaluating other factors that may be pertinent to their success in meeting their educational objectives. All new students entering College of the Canyons will be required to participate in the assessment component of the Matriculation program unless exempted from this requirement according to the criteria listed below. Exemptions from assessment A. Students who have completed an associate degree or higher at an accredited institution. B. Students only taking courses not dependent on academic skill requisites such as some fine or performing arts or physical education. C. Students only taking courses to upgrade occupational skills or as continuing education for employment. D. Students who present recent test scores on a test from the Chancellor's approved list of instruments. (Exempt from placement testing only.) E. Students transferring from other accredited postsecondary institutions with credit for degree appropriate English or mathematics. (Exempt from placement testing only.) The College will make reasonable efforts to ensure that all exempt students are provided the opportunity to participate in the assessment component. COUNSELING Counseling/Advisement in this sense is a process in which a student is assisted in interpreting assessment results, reviewing past academic performance, identifying educational objectives, and designing a plan to meet those objectives. Counseling/Advisement shall be available to all students including those students entering the College for the first time. Counseling/Advisement is required of all new students unless exempted according to the criteria listed below. Exemptions from Counseling/ Advisement: A. Students who have completed an associate degree or higher at an accredited institution. B. Students taking only courses not dependent on academic skill requisites such as some fine or performing arts or physical education. C. Students taking only courses to upgrade occupational skills or as continuing education for employment. College of the Canyons 251

252 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES The College will make reasonable efforts to ensure that all new and continuing exempt students are provided the opportunity to have counseling and/or advisement. CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) College of the Canyons maintains student records to ensure the privacy of all such records in accordance with statues set forth in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of By law, the college shall not permit access to or release of records or information to outside agencies without an educational interest unless the College obtains the student s written permission. This statute applies regardless of the student s age. Once a student under the age of 18 is admitted, they are considered a college student and this law applies to their records. The one area of student records that can be released is called Directory Information. Directory information is defined as: student s name, current enrollment status, dates of attendance, major field of study, degrees and awards received, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, and the most recent public or private school attended by the student. Directory information will only be blocked from release by written request of the student. Students may file a written release to block such information in the Admissions & Records office. The College, at its discretion, may limit or deny the release of student directory information to public or private persons or organizations based on the best interests of the students. In accordance with the privacy act, the College also has the right to release students records to institutions and agencies on the basis of educational interest. These are examples of situations where records would be released on the basis of educational interest: college officials, state and federal educational and auditing officers, requests in connection with the application for or receipt of financial aid, subpoenas, recovery services and court orders. Any student has the right to inspect and review his or her student records, within five days of making an official request. The student may challenge the accuracy of the record or the appropriateness of its retention. Records maintained under this statue include, but are not limited to information regarding: college admission, registration, academic history, official transcripts from other schools and colleges, career, student benefits or services, extracurricular activities, counseling and guidance, discipline or matters related to student conduct and any other information the college feels appropriate. All official transcripts from other schools and colleges become property of the College upon receipt and photocopies are not released. The College makes a reasonable charge for furnishing copies of any student record, except for the normal College procedures that apply to transcript requests. Particular questions with respect to students rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 should be directed to the Director of Admissions & Records. BP 3900 SMOKING/TOBACCO USAGE IN AND ON CAMPUS FACILITIES In the interest of promoting health and well being of district students, staff and visitors and maintaining the safety of district facilities, it shall be the policy of the district to limit or prohibit smoking/tobacco usage in and on campus facilities. Administrative Procedure AP 3900 Smoking/Tobacco Usage In and On Campus Facilities A. Student, employee, and visitor health is a primary concern of the Santa Clarita Community College District. Because of the clear evidence of the harmful nature of smoke inhalation and air contamination, the district, in accordance with state law, bans smoking/tobacco usage within all campus buildings and in any outdoor area except in designated smoking areas. This policy includes all college-leased and college-occupied buildings. In addition, smoking/tobacco usage shall be prohibited at events held on campus initiated by internal district users or external agencies as defined by the Civic Center Act. Further, smoking/tobacco usage is banned in the swimming pool area, in the Cougar Stadium, and in all college vehicles. B. Smoking shall be allowed in a designated area near Cougar Stadium. In addition, smoking is allowed in perimeter parking lots away from the central campus. C. Smoking is not permitted in the parking area directly adjacent to Boykin Hall and the lot adjacent to the Early Childhood Education Center D. Following recommendations from the Health and Welfare Committee, other smoking areas may be designated by the chief executive officer of the district. E. All other tobacco usage in and on district facilities is expressly prohibited. F. Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. G. Questions regarding this policy shall be directed to the chief executive officer of the district or his/her designee. Any review and decision by the chief executive officer of the district or his/her designee shall be deemed to be final. 252 Santa Clarita Community College District

253 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION INFORMATION As students and employees you should be aware that illicit drug use and alcohol abuse may lead to financial, health, psychological, work, school and legal problems. College of the Canyons presents these facts to make you aware of the dangers of abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol. HEALTH RISKS The following are commonly abused drugs and their associated health risks: Alcohol Brain, heart, liver disease Fetal alcohol syndrome Some forms of cancer Addiction Reduced life expectancy Death from severe overdoses causing respiratory and heart shutdown Alcohol is involved in two-thirds of violent behavior, onehalf of all injuries, one-third of all emotional difficulties and one-third of all academic problems on college campuses. The use of alcohol is detrimental to athletic and academic skills, and impairs concentration, judgment and body coordination. Marijuana Breast enlargement in men Increased appetite Loss of motivation and purpose Heavy psychological dependence Loss of sex drive and reduced fertility May cause heart and lung damage Insomnia for up to 6 months after quit using Cocaine Excitability and restlessness False feeling of self-confidence Painful nose bleeds and nasal erosion Quick addiction Depression Easy overdose leading to heart failure Crack babies Behavior leading to exposure to the AIDS virus and syphilus Stimulants Loss of appetite Insomnia High distractibility Anxiety and severe depression Suicidal tendencies, anger, violence, and psychotic or criminal behavior In addition to the above, opiates, depressants, deliriants, hallucinogens and tobacco have significant health risks. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. Tobacco use causes more deaths each year than alcohol use, car crashes, suicide, AIDS, homicide, and illegal drug use combined. Save your health and your money: schedule a free appointment with the tobacco cessation counselor at the Student Health and Wellness Center (661) Therapeutic drugs, when used for medical treatment, can have beneficial and predictable results. Drugs used for non-medical reasons can cause serious physical and psychological problems. APPLICABLE LEGAL SANCTIONS Laws and regulations forbidding substance abuse include the Federal Controlled Standards Act, the California State Business and Professional Code, and the California State Penal Code. Legal sanctions may be taken against you if you are: Driving under the influence of any drug, In possession of illegal drugs or controlled substances, Using a false I.D. to obtain alcohol, Obtaining or providing alcohol for people under legal age, Giving prescription drugs to others, Selling any drug or controlled substance. Santa Clarita Community College District Board Policy In accordance with Public Law DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT AMENDMENT OF 1989, the Board of Trustees of Santa Clarita Community College District prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on college property and as part of any college-sponsored or sanctioned activity. Any student or employee in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action up to, and including, expulsion from college or termination from employment and referral for prosecution for violations of the standard of conduct. The decision to take disciplinary action in any such instance rests with the Board of Trustees after consideration of the recommendation of the chancellor of the college. College of the Canyons 253

254 REGULATIONS AND POLICIES CAMPUS SAFETY COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS RESOURCES VALENCIA CAMPUS Student Health and Wellness Center (661) CANYON COUNTRY CAMPUS Student Health and Wellness Center (661) OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Santa Clarita Soledad Canyon Road, #16 Canyon Country, CA (661) National Alcohol Hotline 800-ALCOHOL Cocaine Anonymous (CA) (818) Narcotics Anonymous (NA) (661) Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (661) National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (800) Personal health insurance policies may have their own treatment or referral services. Campus Safety This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by College of the Canyons. Please contact the Campus Safety office if you would like a copy of this report mailed to you. Santa Clarita Community College District LOS ANGELES COUNTY Crime Statistics Report Offense Year Year Year Murder/Non Negligent Manslaughter Negligent Manslaughter Sex Offenses, Forcible Sex Offenses, Non-Forcible Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Illegal Weapons Possession Arrests Illegal Weapons Possession Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action Drug Law Arrests Drug Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action Liquor Law Arrests Liquor Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action Santa Clarita Community College District

255 INDEX A Absence from Class Academic Calendar Academic Freedom Academic Information Academic Recognition Academic Renewal Academy of The Canyons Accident Insurance Add, Late procedures Add Procedures Administration of Justice Administrative Officers and Board of Trustee Members Admission to the College , 13 Advanced Placement Advanced Technology Business Incubator Alpha Gamma Sigma Animation (See Media Entertainment Arts) Anthropology Arabic Language (See Modern Languages) Architectural Drafting Art Assessment, Academic Associate Degree Requirements Associate Degrees, Second Associated Student Government (ASG) Astronomy Athletics Athletic Training (See Kinesiology) Auditing Credit Courses Automotive Technology Aviso de Ley de anti-discriminación, B Basic Skills Biological & Physical Science Biotechnology Board of Trustees Bookstore Building Inspection Business Courses & Programs Business Incubator C Calendar, Academic CalWORKs Campus Activities & Student Life Campus Maps , inside back cover Campus Safety , 250 Career Services & Job Placement Career/Technical Education/Credit/Noncredit Catalog Rights Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CCACT) Certificates Chancellor, The Chancellor's Honors List Chancellor s Message Change of Program Chemistry Child Care Chinese Language (See Modern Languages) Cinema Courses Civic Center Clubs and Organizations College of the Canyons Foundation College Success Skills (Noncredit) Communication Studies Community Education Competency Requirements Computer Applications (see Computer Information Technology) Computer Electronics Courses Computer Information Technology (CIT) Computer Networking Computer Science Conduct, Student Confidentiality of Student Records , 252 Construction Management Technology Continuing Education Courses - Noncredit Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) , 90 Corequisite Counseling/Program Advisement , 251 Counseling Courses Course Descriptions (and Noncredit) , 219 Course Prerequisite Course Repetition , 47 Credit by Examination Credit accepted from other institutions Credit for Law Enforcement Academy Training Credit for Military Service Crime Statistics Culinary Arts D Dance Courses Degrees, Associate Degree Appropriate Directory Information Directory, Office , 260 Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) Disciplinary Action, Student Discrimination Policy Dismissal, Student Distance Learning Drafting (Architectural and Mechanical) , 96 Drop and withdrawal procedures E Early Alert - Follow up Early Childhood Education INDEX College of the Canyons 255

256 INDEX Early College High School Economics Economic Development Education Educational Travel , Student Correspondence Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Emeritus College (Noncredit) Employee Training Institute (ETI) Energy Engineering English English as a Second Language Courses (Credit) English as a Second Language Courses (Noncredit) Equal Education and Employment Opportunity Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) F Faculty Family Consumer Sciences (Noncredit) Fee Based Courses Fee Waiver Fees, Schedule of Financial Aid Fire Technology Fire Technology Training Foundation, College of the Canyons French Language (See Modern Languages) G General and Emerging Technologies General Education Requirements , 46 General Studies Courses Geography Courses Geology Courses German Language (See Modern Languages) Gerontology Grades Grade Point Requirement Grading Review Policy Graduation Requirements Graduation with Honors Grants Graphic and Multimedia Design Grievance Policy, Student H Health Fee Health & Safety Education Health & Wellness Center, Student Health Science High School Diploma History Courses History of College of the Canyons Honors Home Page, Honor Societies Hotel and Restaurant Management Housing Humanities Human Services Hybrid (Internet-based) courses I Identification Card (ID), Student Immigrant Education (Noncredit) Instructional Programs Instructional Aide Interdisciplinary Studies Interior Design International Students Program (ISP) , 41 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Italian Language (See Modern Languages) J Job Placement Journalism (See Media Entertainment Arts) K Kinesiology/Physical Education Activity Intercollegiate Theory L Landscape Land Surveying Late Add Procedures Late Refund Policy Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Studies Library Library Media Technology Limitation of Unit Load Loans M Major Requirements Manufacturing Technology Map, Canyon Country Campus Map, Valencia Campus Inside Back Cover Mathematics Mathematics, Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Matriculation , 250 Media Entertainment Arts Medical Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Military Service, Credit for Mission Statement, College of the Canyons Modern Languages Music N Nanotechnology Noncredit Courses , Santa Clarita Community College District

257 INDEX Non-Discrimination Policy Non-resident Tuition , 15 Nursing Nursing Collaborative O Officers of the College Online Courses Open Classes Orientation New Student , 251 P Paralegal Parent Education (Noncredit courses) Parking Pass/No Pass Performing Arts Center Petition for Graduation Philosophy Courses Philosophy, Statement of Institutional Phi Theta Kappa Photography Photo Identification Card Photojournalism Physical Education (see Kinesiology) Physical Science Physics Political Science Prerequisites Probation/Dismissal Professors Emeriti Program Advisement Program Course Description Progressive Adult College Education (PACE) Psychology Public Safety R Radio/Television/Film Readmission after Dismissal Real Estate Recommended Preparation Recreation Management Refund Policy Registration Regulations & Policies Repetition of Course Residency Requirement, California , 24 Returned Check Policy S Scholarships , 40 Second Associate Degree Safety, Campus , 250 Service Learning , 198 Sexual Harassment Policy Sign Language Small Business Development Center Smoking and Tobacco Usage ,253 Social Science Sociology Spanish Language (See Modern Languages) Speech-Language Pathology Special Courses Special Education Courses Student Conduct, - Disciplinary Action Student Coorespondence Student Development & Student Life Student Government (Associate Student Government) Student Grievance Policy Student Health & Wellness Center Student ID Card Student Records, Confidentiality of and Access , 252 Student Resourse Center Student Rights Student Representation Fee Substance Abuse Information and Resources Support Services and Programs T Table of Contents Technology Preparation (Tech Prep) Theatre TLC (Tutoring, Learning, Computing) Lab Transcript , 18, 27, 31 Transcript Request, College of the Canyons Transferable Courses Transfer Alliance Agreements Transfer Center Transfer Requirements Tuition, Non-Resident , 16 Tutoring (see TLC Lab) U Unit Load, Limitation of Unit Requirements University of California Transfer Requirements (IGETC) University Center V Veterans Information , 44 Vision Statement (also see Mission Statement, College of the Canyons) W Waitlists Water Systems Technology Website, Welding Wine Studies Withdrawal from Class and/or College Work Experience, Cooperative Education Program (CWEE) INDEX College of the Canyons 257

258 CANYON COUNTRY OFFICE DIRECTORY Admissions & Records / Student Services Quad 1-C M-Th 10 am - 7 pm F Closed Fax: ** Assessment Center Quad 1-B M-Th 10 am - 5:30 pm F Closed Campus Safety Quad 3, Room 305A Campus Escort Quad 3, Room 305A Career Services Quad 1, B W 10 am - 2 pm ** Computer Lab (Student Services) Quad 1-B M-Th 10 am - 7 pm F Closed Counseling Quad 1-A M-Th 10 am - 7 pm F Closed Fax: DSP&S Quad 1-B M 10 am - 3 pm ECE Center Quad 2, Rooms Financial Aid Quad 1-A M-Th 10 am - 7 pm F Closed Fax: Library Quad 3, Room M & Th 9 am - 2 pm T, W 9 am - 7:30 pm F Closed Non Credit Counseling Quad 1-A Call for information Skills 4Success Center Quad 3, Room 308 ext M-Th 5 pm - 8 pm Student Business Office Quad 1-C M-Th 10 am - 7 pm F Closed Student Development/Student Lounge Quad ext M-Th 9 am - 1 pm F Closed Fax: Student Health & Wellness Center Quad 1-B W 10 am - 3 pm Student Study Lounge Quad 3, Room 302 M-Th 7:30 am - 9:30 pm F 7:30 am - 4 pm S 7:30 am - 3 pm Switchboard Quad 5, Room 502A M - Th 7:30 am - 10 pm F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sat 7:30 am - 3 pm Transfer Center Quad 1-B Refer to the Transfer Centers website for workshops and college representative schedules. Tutoring, Learning, Computing Lab (TLC) Quad 3, Room M-Th 9 am 7 pm F Closed Vending Cafe Quad 3, Room 303 M-Th F S 7:30 am - 9:30 pm 7:30 am - 4 pm 7:30 am - 3 pm Maui Wowi Coffee Vice President, Canyon Country Campus Quad 1-A M - F 8 am - 5 pm Fax: ** Check-in at Admissions & Records 258 Santa Clarita Community College District

259 CANYON COUNTRY CAMPUS MAPRR QUAD 1: 1-A Administrative Offices, Counseling and Financial Aid 1-B Student Health Center, Student Services (Career, DSPS, EOPS) Assessment Center and Computer Lab 1-C Admissions & Records and Student Business Office Carl A. Rasmussen Amphitheater QUAD 2: Early Childhood Education (ECE) 202 Large Classroom 202A Small Classroom/Conference Rm. 203 Activity Room 204 Student Lounge/Student Development 205 Faculty Offices/Tech Support QUAD 3: Classrooms 302 Student Study Lounge 303 Vending Cafe 304 Computer Lab 305 Computer Lab 305A Campus Safety 306 Tutoring/Learning/ Computing Lab (TLC) 307 Library 308 Skills 4 Success Lab Science Labs Classrooms QUAD 4: Classrooms Classrooms Classrooms QUAD 5: Classrooms 502 Classroom 502A Switchboard/Reprographics Classrooms Classrooms 507 Faculty Offices 508 Classroom Classrooms CANYON COUNTRY COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS Student Parking Lots: 2, 3, 5 Parking Permit Vending Machines Lots 2 & 3 Handicapped Parking Coffee/Food Services Motorcycle Parking Bicycle Rack Bus Stop Campus Evening Shuttle Stops Pay phones Snack/Vending Machines: Quad 1: North side of 1A Quad 3: North side between restroom & room 300; and rooms Quad 5: North side of room 508 College of the Canyons 259